Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake
Enjoy a moist and tangy Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake that perfectly balances zesty lemon flavor with a sweet glaze, ideal for any lemon lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Slowly add melted butter to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle evenly over cooled loaf before serving.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top of the glaze after drizzling.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/copycat-starbucks-lemon-loaf-cake/