Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, a moist and zesty treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb, bright lemon flavor, and glossy lemon icing, this homemade loaf is a crowd-pleaser that rivals its coffee shop counterpart. Whether enjoyed at brunch with friends or as a sweet afternoon snack, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels. Whip up this easy lemon loaf and brighten your day with each slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar and lemon zest in a bowl; rub together until fragrant. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream until combined.
- In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For icing, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk until smooth; pour over cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg