Buttermilk Loaf Cake (Source: Maida Heatter's Cakes (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2011 ed. , pg. 26). As you can see in the photo, I made this as a Bundt cake instead of a loaf cake and I also changed it a bit and turned it into a Lemon Buttermilk Loaf Cake. I found a recipe in "The Fanny Farmer Baking Book" that was identical to this with one exception - the additional of lemon extract. I also added the glaze which I think adds to the taste of the cake. Perfectly wonderful, with or without. So, here is Maida's recipe and the optional ingredients can be added if you want the added lemon flavor. 4 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 sticks butter (16 TBS.) 1 TBS. grated lemon zest 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups sugar 1 tsp. lemon extract (optional) 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (do not use if using the lemon extract) Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 10-inch loaf pan or you can use a Bundt pa...
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