Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf 🍋
Ingredients:
* 1 1/4 cups white granulated sugar
* Zest of two lemons plus juice from two lemons (about 2 tbsp of lemon juice + 2 tbsp of lemon zest)
* 1/3 cup sour cream
* 1/4 cup milk
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1/2 tsp lemon extract, optional
* 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1/4 tsp salt
Lemon Glaze:
* 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
* 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, I used store bought lemon juice
* 1-2 tbsp milk
* 1 tbsp melted butter
* 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Bake Temperature: 350F
Bake Time: 45-55 minutes, until knife or toothpick comes out clean
Pan Type: Standard loaf pan
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Mix your flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, add your sugar and lemon zest.
4. Massage lemon zest and sugar to coat your lemon zest. This will bring out the lemon flavor of course!
5. Add your butter, milk, sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon extract (optional). Mix together with a whisk or hand mixer.
6. Add your eggs and mix in.
7. Now combine your wet and dry ingredients together with a spatula/whisk or your hand mixer until everything is combined.
8. Take your loaf pan and heavily spray with nonstick baking spray.
9. Pour your cake batter into pan.
10. Bang your pan to make sure there are no air bubbles in batter.
11. Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes until a knife or toothpick comes out clean.
12. Once your loaf is done, let cool for 20-30 minutes before taking out of pan.
13. Let cool completely.
14. Once your loaf is cooled, start making your lemon glaze.
15. Mix your powdered sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
16. Pour your lemon glaze on top of lemon loaf.
17. Cut and enjoy 🍋
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The Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf is a perfect treat for any occasion, not just for coffee lovers! This moist and tangy cake is inspired by the beloved café favorite, making it an ideal recipe to enjoy at home. To achieve the best results, start with fresh lemons for zest and juice, which will intensify the flavor of your loaf. Ensure you have all your dry ingredients, such as flour, baking powder, and salt, mixed properly before combining them with the wet ingredients. This technique helps in creating the perfect texture. Additionally, using room temperature eggs and letting your melted butter cool slightly before mixing will result in a beautifully blended batter. For the lemon glaze, adjust the lemon juice to powdered sugar ratio to achieve your desired sweetness and tartness—this will seamlessly enhance the overall lemon flavor. Once baked, remember to let the loaf cool completely to ensure the glaze sets beautifully. Perfect for a brunch, afternoon tea, or as a delightful dessert, this loaf pairs splendidly with a cup of tea or coffee. Sharing this homemade treat with friends and family will surely impress them with your baking skills. Enjoy this scrumptious lemon loaf on special occasions or simply as a sweet indulgence!
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