If you’ve ever savored the tangy, moist, and perfectly sweet Lemon Loaf from Starbucks, you’ll be thrilled to know you can recreate it at home. This Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf is easy to make, packed with citrusy goodness, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
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Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
Description
This Starbucks-inspired Lemon Loaf is perfectly moist and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Topped with a simple lemon glaze, its the perfect treat to pair with your morning coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 23 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, sour cream, oil, and melted butter until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon extract.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, you can add an additional 1/2 tsp of lemon extract or more lemon zest to the batter.
Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
