Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf. This buttery, moist loaf is bursting with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a sweet glaze that elevates it to a must-try dessert. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a lovely dessert after dinner, this lemon loaf is sure to impress your friends and family at any gathering. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this vibrant treat that captures the essence of your favorite café.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, combine powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the loaf before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg