Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest, then rub them together with your fingers until the sugar is moist and fragrant.
• Add the eggs and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is thick and light in color.
• Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, then gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until blended.
• Fold in the melted butter until well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.