Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 cup milk
1 large lemon, zested (zest only)


For Infusion

1 large lemons, juiced

1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

1) Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan by lining with parchment or coating with oil.
2) Using a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the eggs one at a time, mix until smooth.
3) In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add 1/2 of this mixture to the butter mix then add 1/2 of the milk while combining. Once smooth, add the remaining flour mixture, milk, and lemon zest.
4) Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the Infusion:

1) Combine lemon juice and ¼ cup sugar in a bowl.
2) Once the loaf is done baking, pierce with a knife, poking holes that reach the bottom of the pan so the juice is saturated throughout the loaf.
3) Return to the oven at 300° for 10 minutes or until the liquid has fully soaked into the loaf. Let the loaf rest and enjoy!