Description
A moist, tender quick bread bursting with sweet-tart lemon and juicy raspberry flavors. Uses no dairy or alcohol, balanced with oil for enhanced texture and a delicate crumb. Perfect for casual snacks or celebratory occasions.
Ingredients
3 large room temperature eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil or ½ cup coconut oil (for coconut flavor)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon extract or 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1½ cups all-purpose flour or ¾ cup all-purpose flour and ¾ cup almond flour (blended for substitution)
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon non-iodized salt
1¼ cups fresh raspberries (may substitute non-baked sour cherries or blueberries)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and position rack in center
Thoroughly coat a loaf pan with softened salted butter, then dust with 3-4 tbsp flour, shaking pan evenly
Tap out excess flour for non-stick finish
Whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream, and oil in a large bowl until fully emulsified
Stir in lemon zest and lemon extract (or juice)
Add flour mixture and baking powder/salt to wet ingredients; fold gently about 10 times until lumpy
Carefully toss in raspberries with spatula to preserve their integrity
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan
Bake for 60-70 minutes until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Room temperature eggs mix more smoothly into batter
Avoid overcooking butter in pan for easiest release
Greek yogurt may be substituted for sour cream if preferred
Non-iodized salt yields better balance with citrus flavor
Coconut oil option adds rich tropical dimension
Lemon juice substitution eliminates alcohol
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg