Description
This Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf recipe brings the famous tangy, sweet flavor of the beloved Starbucks treat right into your home! With a soft, moist texture and the perfect lemony sweetness, it’s the ultimate snack or dessert. Easy to make and bursting with refreshing citrus flavor, this lemon loaf is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or even as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon extract (if using), stirring until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined and no lumps remain.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk (if needed) until smooth.
- Glaze the Loaf: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf for the finishing touch.
Notes
- You can skip the lemon extract or add more for an extra citrus punch.
- Feel free to mix in blueberries or poppy seeds for a fun variation.
- This loaf freezes well, so make extra for future cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
