Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Starbucks CopyCat Lemon Loaf, a vibrant treat that captures the essence of your favorite coffee shop experience. This moist and rich loaf is bursting with fresh lemon flavor, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon snack. Topped with a tangy lemon icing, each slice offers a refreshing burst of citrus goodness that will have you coming back for more. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons butter (softened) for frosting
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice for frosting
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper and non-stick spray.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt until blended.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; fold in lemon zest.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat together softened butter, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth; spread on cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg