Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs , at room temperature
• 0.33 cups olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 0.25 cups lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour , divided
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup buttermilk , at room temperature

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
2. 2 Whisk together sugar, eggs, olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Add in 1 cup flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix until just combined. Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined. Add in remaining 1 cup flour and mix until just combined.
3. 3 Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove large air bubbles.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back lightly when touched, 60 to 65 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. 5 To make icing, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, cream, 1/4 teaspoon zest, and 1 pinch salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour icing over cooled bread and allow it to set before slicing.

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