Homemade Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
A delightful and moist lemon loaf inspired by Starbucks, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh lemon juice and zest until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to create icing and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
For variations, consider adding blueberries, poppy seeds, or using almond flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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