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Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf with Lemony Glaze (Dairy-Free)

April 10, 2021
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A sliced loaf of gluten-free lemon loaf.

This delicious gluten-free lemon loaf has a light and moist crumb and is simple enough for everyday but special enough to be perfect for bridal and baby showers or Mother’s Day brunches.

A slice of gluten-free & dairy-free lemon loaf.

How to Make Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf

Lining a loaf pan with parchment paper to help get the loaf out easily.

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line the bottom of a 9 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl mix together the gluten-free flour mix, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Mix together 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and enough almond milk to make a combined total of 2/3 cup. This is making a “buttermilk”. Let that sit.

Next, use a zester or a grater to zest one lemon. Be sure to zest just the yellow part of the peel. The white part under the yellow is bitter. You should be able to get around 2 tablespoons of zest. If not use a second lemon. Set aside.

Then juice the lemon. I use a hand juicer and it makes it so easy. You’ll get around 3 tablespoons of juice. Set aside.

Mixing the wet ingredients in a big mixing bowl.

Now in a large bowl add the eggs, sugar, almond milk mixture, lemon zest, l tablespoon of lemon juice, lemon extract. Mix this all together until thoroughly combined.

Mixing dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to make a lemon loaf.

Then mix in the avocado oil. Next, mix in the flour mixture until combined.

Pouring the batter into a loaf pan that is lined with parchment paper.

Pour batter into the parchment-lined 9 x 4-inch loaf pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes. Test with a toothpick to make sure it’s clear to tell if it’s done.

Let the lemon loaf sit in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes to cool. Then remove from the pan and peel off the parchment paper from the bottom. Set it on the wire rack to completely cool.

Drizzle lemon glaze over the loaf.

After the loaf is completely cool mix together 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice. If you want it to be more of a thin glaze use 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and if you want it to be a bit thicker use 1 – 1 1/2 tablespoons.

A plate of gluten-free lemon loaf with a few slices sliced.

Special Ingredients Used for Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf

  • Gluten-Free Flour: My favorite gluten-free & dairy-free flour blends to use are Pamela’s Artisan Blend and Better Batter. I’ve been using them both with great results. They are both a 1-1 substitute. If you use another gluten-free flour blend be sure that it contains xanthan gum. If not add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of flour.
  • Dairy-Free Milk: I used Unsweetened Almond Milk in this recipe, other options are Cashew or Coconut Milk.
  • Oil: I like to use either Avocado Oil or melted “Refined” Coconut Oil. Neither of them have a strong flavor and that makes them both a good choice for baking.
A slice of gluten-free lemon loaf with the rest of the loaf in the background.

How to Store Lemon Loaf

After the glaze has been completely set you can store your lemon loaf on the counter covered in plaster wrap or a covered container. You can store it on the counter for up to 3 days after that I would suggest refrigerating it for up to a total of 5-7 days.

You can also freeze your lemon loaf by wrapping it with at least two layers of plastic wrap and an outer layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. To use remove from freezer and allow to thaw on the counter. You could also freeze individual slices for a quick and easy treat for later.

More Gluten-Free Desserts You’ll Love:

Easy Peach Cobbler
Honey Bun Cake
Moist Lemon Brownies
Easy Cherry Dump Cake
Blueberry Coffee Cake

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A plate of gluten-free lemon loaf with a few slices sliced.

Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf with Glaze (Dairy-Free)

★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
  • Author: MamaShire
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This delicious gluten-free lemon loaf has a light and moist crumb and is simple enough for everyday but special enough for special occasions.


Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups gluten-free flour mix*
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (less 1 tablespoon)
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 lemon (for zest & juice)
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 cup avocado oil or refined coconut oil, melted

Lemony Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line the bottom of a 9 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl mix together the gluten-free flour mix, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Mix together 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and enough almond milk to make a combined total of 2/3 cup. This is making a “buttermilk”. Let that sit.

Next, use a zester or a grater to zest one lemon. Be sure to zest just the yellow part of the peel. The white part under the yellow is bitter. You should be able to get around 2 tablespoons of zest. If not use a second lemon. Set aside.

Then juice the lemon. I use a hand juicer and it makes it so easy. You’ll get around 3 tablespoons of juice. Set aside.

Now in a large bowl add the eggs, sugar, almond milk mixture, lemon zest, l tablespoon of lemon juice, lemon extract. Mix this all together until thoroughly combined.

Then mix in the avocado oil. Next, mix in the flour mixture until combined.

Pour batter into the parchment-lined 9 x 4-inch loaf pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes. Test with a toothpick to make sure it’s clear to tell if it’s done.

Let the lemon loaf sit in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes to cool. Then remove from the pan and peel off the parchment paper from the bottom. Set it on the wire rack to completely cool.

After the loaf is completely cool mix together 1 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice. If you want it to be more of a thin glaze use 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and if you want it to be a bit thicker use 1 – 1 1/2 tablespoons.


Notes

*Gluten-Free Flour: My favorite gluten-free & dairy-free flour blends to use are Pamela’s Artisan Blend and Better Batter. I’ve been using them both with great results. They are both a 1-1 substitute. If you use another gluten-free flour blend be sure that it contains xanthan gum. If not add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of flour.

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Two pictures one on top with a full loaf with some slices sliced and then a single slice on the bottom.

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Comments

  1. Judy

    April 11, 2021 at 7:52 am

    This recipe looks amazing! Is there nothing sweet other than the glaze?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • MamaShire

      April 11, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks for asking. I’ve updated the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
      • Mary Murphy

        October 24, 2022 at 7:11 pm

        Can you make this into a cake ?

      • MamaShire

        October 26, 2022 at 9:29 am

        I haven’t tried that but I think it could be baked in a single-layer cake in a round or square pan. The baking time would be different. If you try it be sure to let me know how it turned out.

  2. Rhonda

    March 04, 2022 at 10:22 am

    Can’t wait to try this! Wonder if I could fold in some blueberries? Thanks for all the yummy recipes!

    Reply
    • MamaShire

      March 07, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      Yes, I think blueberries in this would be amazing.

      Reply
  3. Bek

    March 26, 2022 at 6:18 am

    Hi, what can I sub for cornstarch? I can’t have anything with corn in it =(

    Reply
    • MamaShire

      March 26, 2022 at 10:26 am

      You could use arrowroot powder or tapioca starch.

      Reply
  4. Kristina

    April 13, 2022 at 9:33 am

    This recipe is AMAZING! My teen daughter and I are both gluten and (mostly) dairy free due to autoimmune issues and this really hit the spot. The only change we made was to use tapioca starch instead of cornstarch. My daughter would like to use this base recipe to make a vanilla pound cake to use as a base for strawberry shortcake… Do you think omitting the lemon juice in the cake and then subbing 2 tsp. vanilla extract (or would 1 tsp. do the trick?) for the 2 tsp. of lemon would work?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Nicole

    April 22, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    I just made this! It’s amazing. I’ve made lemon loaves in the past that didn’t have enough flavor and were just sweet and bland. This recipe was great! I don’t need dairy free milk so I just used 4%, and I added a tiny pinch of salt to the glaze. Thanks for the recipe !!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • MamaShire

      April 23, 2022 at 9:31 pm

      I’m so happy that you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
  6. Mandy

    May 12, 2022 at 8:52 pm

    I was skeptical, but the loaf was great! I love the pound cake texture and lemon flavor. I did use oat milk instead of almond milk and coconut oil. It’s hard to find recipes for baking gf that are close to the real thing! Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • MamaShire

      May 13, 2022 at 11:32 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Olivia

    May 16, 2022 at 9:27 pm

    Made exact recipe (twice because I thought I could have messed up the first time!). Each time oil has pooled up in the pan to the point where I have to dump it out and edges are burnt. Thinking I will use the recipe with my own personal twist and omit the oil.

    Reply
    • MamaShire

      May 18, 2022 at 8:34 am

      I’m so sorry this didn’t work for you. I’m stumped as to why the oil would pool up.

      Reply
  8. Antoinette

    July 16, 2022 at 6:14 am

    I.ve made this recipe today it is so delicious and bouncy.I used home made blend of gluten free flours and still became soft and bouncy. Thank you for th is recipe definitely want to make this again and again

    Reply
  9. Lisa

    July 21, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    This is soooo good! My son who thinks anything gluten or dairy free is gross won’t stop eating it! Thank you!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • MamaShire

      August 31, 2022 at 10:31 pm

      That’s amazing!

      Reply

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