Starbucks Lemon Loaf

If you like the Starbucks lemon loaf, then you will love this copycat version. This bread is moist, yet light and topped off with a sweet lemon glaze.

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This copycat Starbucks lemon loaf recipe is a moist, flavorful bread that tastes just like the original. It even includes the sweet lemon icing drizzled on the top making it the perfect baked good to enjoy with your next cup of coffee!

Starbucks Lemon Loaf Ingredients

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You’ll need:

For the Lemon Loaf

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon extract
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Lemon Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar, add more until you reach desired consistency
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon milk

How To Make This Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl add the eggs, sugar, and sour cream. Use an electric mixer to beat together until smooth.

STEP THREE: With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the vegetable oil while continuing to beat together.

STEP FOUR: Add the lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract then beat to combine.

STEP FIVE: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.

STEP SIX: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

STEP SEVEN: Bake for 43 to 45 minutes, or until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

STEP EIGHT: Once the loaf is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the loaf pan before removing and adding the glaze.

STEP NINE: To make the icing, in a medium bowl add the powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice. Whisk together until it is smooth and well combined.

STEP TEN: Evenly drizzle glaze over top of the loaf before slicing and serving.

How To Serve

Lemon lovers can enjoy a slice of this citruly loaf along with a warm cup of coffee, a pumpkin spice latte, or whipped hot chocolate. If you are looking for a cold drink to enjoy this treat with, try a glass of our iced tea.

If you enjoy this delicious lemon loaf recipe, check out these other lemon quick bread recipes: lemon poppy seed bread and lemon blueberry bread.

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STORAGE

ON THE COUNTER: It’s best to store leftover loaf on the countertop at room temperature for up to 5 days. We don’t recommend storing this in the fridge as it will dry it out faster.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze your moist lemon cake for up to 6 months by placing it in an airtight container, or wrapping it in plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer bag.

You can save yourself the trip to Starbucks now that you know how to make this delicious lemon cake at home. This is a great option to have for brunch or breakfast or even to serve as a dessert dish. This loaf cake is bursting with sweet and zesty lemon flavor. 

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Starbucks Lemon Loaf

5 from 56 votes

If you like the Starbucks lemon loaf, then you will love this copycat version. This bread is moist, yet light and topped off with a sweet lemon glaze.

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8

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Ingredients

  

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Lemon loaf

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large zest lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon extract
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar, add more until desired consistency is reached
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

 

Lemon Loaf

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, and set it aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar, and sour cream. Use a hand mixer to beat together until smooth.
• With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the oil while continuing to beat together.
• Add the lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract, then beat to combine.
• Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined, be careful not to overmix. Some lumps may still remain, and that’s okay. Don’t over-mixover mix the batter trying to get them.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake for 43 to 45 minutes, or until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Once the loaf is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the loaf pan before removing and adding the glaze.

Lemon Icing

• In a medium mixing bowl, add powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice. Whisk together until smooth and combined.
• Evenly drizzle glaze over bread.
• Slice loaf and serve.

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Notes

• Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your loaf at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
•  If you want a more vibrant and brighter yellow, you can do that by adding in less lemon extract and increasing the zest amount for more color and flavor.
• Be careful not to overmix the batter.
• In the last 10 to 15 minutes, check the top of the bread. If it is getting too browned, tent a piece of foil over the top to prevent it from browning further.
• Place bread on a wire rack before pouring the sweet lemon glaze on top so that any excess glaze will run through the rack rather than leaving a puddle around your bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg

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