Starbucks Lemon Loaf Copycat Recipe
Recreate the famous Starbucks Lemon Loaf at home with this easy copycat recipe simple, budget-friendly, and family-approved.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 9×5 loaf pan
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together the eggs, sugar, sour cream, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Bring it together: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the loaf: Let the loaf cool completely, then drizzle the lemon glaze over the top before slicing.
Notes
- For maximum lemon flavor, use freshly grated zest rather than bottled juice.
- Nielsen-Massey lemon extract works beautifully here.
- Substitute Greek yogurt if you don’t have sour cream.