Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 175 grams butter (softened)
  • 1 cup caster sugar (220 grams)
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp lemon rind (finely grated)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 & 3/4 cups self raising flour (265 grams)
  • 1/2 cup plain yoghurt (130 grams - see notes)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 125 grams butter (softened)
  • 1 & 1/2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
  • Place the softened butter, caster sugar and lemon rind into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on a medium speed for 5 - 6 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and beat well between each addition.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix until the batter just comes together.
  • Transfer to your prepared loaf tin and bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until the loaf is cooked through when tested with a skewer.