Description
A moist, buttery, and tart copycat starbucks lemon loaf recipe that tastes even better than the coffee shop version.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream
Zest of 2 large lemons
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for glaze)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined for the starbucks lemon loaf recipe base.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes with a hand mixer.
Step 4: Add the vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sour cream, and lemon zest to the wet mixture and beat until smooth.
Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not over-mix your starbucks lemon loaf recipe batter.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice to create the glaze. Pour over the cooled starbucks lemon loaf recipe and let it set before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent the batter from curdling. Use fresh lemons for the best zest flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg