Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Do you love that delicious slice of glazed lemon loaf you buy at Starbucks? So do I! But now I make it at home. So can you.

Why this recipe works

This recipe for Starbucks lemon loaf is easy to make and the lemon flavor is spot on. Full of fresh lemony goodness this quick bread has a soft crumb and sweet-tart glaze you will love.

Most likely, you have everything on hand in your fridge and pantry!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make Starbucks Lemon Loaf

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9×5 loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

3. With mixer on medium speed, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice and oil until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add in dry ingredients and beat until well combined. Fold in the lemon zest.

5. Pour into loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Remove from oven and cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.

7. To make the glaze, whisk together ingredients and drizzle over cooled loaf.

Baking Tips & FAQs

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Take eggs and butter out of the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before making this recipe.

Make the glaze right before adding to the cake, otherwise the sugar will begin to crystalize on top.

I don’t make it to Starbucks very often, so being able to make a lemon loaf at home is a big deal for me. Perfect with a cup of coffee or a latte!

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• Lemon Streusel Squares
• Instant Pot Lemon Curd

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Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Make the famous Starbucks lemon loaf in your own kitchen. Great for breakfast with coffee, as a snack, or for dessert!

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Course: Breads

Cuisine: American

Servings: 10 slices

1 hour hr

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ½ cups flour
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter softened
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 teaspoons lemon extract
• ▢ ⅓ cup lemon juice
• ▢ ½ cup canola oil
• ▢ 3 large eggs room temp
• ▢ zest of one lemon

Glaze

• ▢ 1 cup powdered sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons whole milk
• ▢ ½ teaspoon lemon extract

Things You'll Need

• ▢
  Stand mixer
• ▢
  9x5 loaf pan
• ▢
  Measuring cups and spoons
• ▢
  Mixing bowls

Before You Begin

• Take eggs and butter out of the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before making this recipe.
• Make the glaze right before adding to the cake, otherwise the sugar will begin to crystalize on top.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9×5 loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
• With mixer on medium speed, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice and oil with a mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add in dry ingredients and beat until well combined. Fold in the lemon zest.
• Pour into loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
• To make the glaze, whisk together ingredients and drizzle over cooled loaf.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice

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This post originally appeared on this blog on September 1, 2012.