1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, cream together 3/4 cups softened butter and 1 cup white sugar. Cream that for about 3 minutes.

3. Now add in 4 large room temperature eggs, adding one at a time, beating well with each addition. 

4. Then add in 1 tsp. vanilla extract, the zest from 1 lemon, and 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice. Beat until combined.

5. Separately, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/3 cup milk. Whisk until no lumps remain.

6. To the creamed butter mixture, add in 1/2 of your sour cream mixture, beating until smooth. Then add in 1/2 of your dry ingredients. Beat until combined and repeat once more.

7. Pour the batter into a lined greased loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Don’t worry if your loaf is browned, the icing will cover it.

8. While the loaf is baking, make the icing. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp. heavy cream, and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. It should be a thick consistency.

9. Remove the loaf from the oven, and let cool for 20 minutes, before icing. Cut into thick slices, and enjoy!