Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Grease and line a loaf pan and set aside. Mine was 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 but 9x5 works too.

Step 3

Add the softened butter to a bowl or bowl of a stand mixer with the sugar and cream together for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add in the eggs and mix until combined.

Step 5

Add in all wet ingredients and beat together until well incorporated.

Step 6

Add in the dry ingredients and beat until combined. Taste and add more lemon zest or extract if desired.

Step 7

Add to the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.

Step 8

Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 9

Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out from the parchment paper and let cool on a wire rack.

Step 10

Let cool completely (at least 1 hour), then whisk together the ingredients for the glaze. Add more milk if needed to thin.

Step 11

Pour on top of the loaf and spread on top. Slice and enjoy!