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Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Indulgent Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf You Can Make at Home

Enjoy the delightful taste of Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, a bright and zesty cake perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 3 large Eggs
  • cup Melted Butter
  • cup Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • cup Sour Cream
  • 1 ⅔ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • cup Milk
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest, rubbing them together.
  3. Whisk in eggs until smooth and well combined.
  4. Slowly whisk in melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
  5. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and add milk gradually.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a skewer.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and salt for the glaze.
  11. Once the loaf is cool, drizzle glaze over the top and let it set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon zest for maximum flavor and allow the loaf to cool properly before glazing.

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