Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, a perfect treat that brings the famous coffee shop experience to your kitchen. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and boasting an ultra-moist texture, this loaf is ideal for any occasion—whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The combination of fresh lemon juice and zest creates a vibrant citrus profile, while the irresistible icing adds a sweet tang that takes this loaf to the next level. Easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends, this recipe is a must-try for all lemon lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest; rub until fragrant. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gradually; add milk until combined but do not over-mix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth the top and bake for 45–55 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 41mg