Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf, a luscious treat that perfectly balances buttery moisture with zesty lemon flavor. This easy-to-make loaf is ideal for any occasionβwhether youβre savoring a slice with your morning coffee, enjoying it as a brunch centerpiece, or serving it as a sweet ending to dinner. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, this loaf not only tantalizes your taste buds but also impresses with its beautiful presentation. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, bakers of all skill levels can create this vibrant dessert at home.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1β2 tablespoons cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, oil, and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour cream.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth; pour over the cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing. Donβt overmix the batter to maintain a light texture. Add extra lemon zest for an intensified citrus flavor.