Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175°C) .

Step 2

Grease and flour (or use non-stick spray) a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in lemon zest. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl of stand mixer beat butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Gradually add the sugar and continue beating for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add eggs, one at a time. Make sure you scrape the bottom of your bowl.

Step 7

Add lemon juice (the batter will curdle).

Step 8

Alternate addition of flour and milk (in 2 additions). Mix on low speed until combined. Do not over mix.

Step 9

If using add-ins, combine gently at this point.

Step 10

Bake in preheated oven for 60-75 minutes until golden and cake tester comes out clean.

Step 11

Transfer pan to a rack where it can cool down for about 10 minutes before removing loaf to cool down completely on a wire rack.