1️⃣ Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 4×8 or 5×9 inch loaf pan and set aside.

2️⃣ Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4️⃣ Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Then mix in the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract until smooth.

5️⃣ Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until the batter is fully combined and smooth.

6️⃣ Bake the loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool the loaf: Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a butter knife along the edges to loosen it, then carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8️⃣ Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth and glossy.

9️⃣ Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf, spreading it gently with the back of a spoon. Allow the glaze to set before slicing.