Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs & Flavoring:
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients:
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool:
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare & Apply Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Serve:
Slice and enjoy your zesty lemon loaf!