Description
Calling all lemon lovers! This Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf Recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a moist, fluffy cake bursting with zesty lemon flavor. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, this delightful loaf is topped with a sweet lemon icing that elevates it to bakery-quality goodness. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this recipe will brighten your day and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 to 3 large lemons)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- Zest and juice for icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest and mix.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time. Add lemon juice, vanilla, and zest until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with Greek yogurt.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare icing by combining powdered sugar with lemon juice; drizzle over cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 97g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg