Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf—a homemade version of your favorite coffee shop treat. With its ultra-moist texture and zesty lemon flavor, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack alongside your favorite beverage. The tangy lemon icing adds a sweet finish that makes it irresistible. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this lemon loaf is the ultimate comfort food you can enjoy any time of the day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- For the icing: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon whole milk, pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and lemon zest; whisk in eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture along with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 45–55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For icing: Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice, milk, and salt until smooth; adjust thickness as needed.
- Once cooled, drizzle icing over the loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg