Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf right at home! This moist and buttery loaf is infused with zesty lemon flavor, topped with a sweet lemon glaze that makes every bite irresistible. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, enjoying it as a midday snack, or offering it as a dessert, this lemon loaf is sure to impress your family and friends. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, baking this treat has never been easier. Brighten up your day with a slice of this refreshing lemon delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (or add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of lemon zest)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or buttermilk)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (add more until desired consistency is reached)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons cream or milk (adjust as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour cream.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed—do not overmix!
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice and cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg