My nana always made this for parties because it was her hands down favorite!

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Variations & Tips
For a nuttier texture, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter. If you’d like a bit more sweetness, consider adding a lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a little lemon juice and drizzling it over the cooled bread. Picky eaters who might shy away from the zest can still enjoy the bread if you reduce the lemon zest to 1 teaspoon. For a healthier twist, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.