Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Ah yes 😄—the Starbucks Lemon Loaf—soft, buttery, and perfectly tangy with that sweet lemon glaze. Here’s a copycat recipe you can make at home:

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🍋 Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Ingredients

For the loaf:

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust for desired consistency)

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How to Make It

1. Prep Oven & Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
• Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.

4. Combine

• Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Don’t overmix.

5. Bake

• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool 10–15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

6. Glaze

• Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
• Pour over warm loaf and let set.

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Tips for Starbucks-Style Loaf

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt keeps the loaf moist.
• Fresh lemon zest gives bright flavor—don’t skimp.
• Let the glaze set a few minutes before slicing for that perfect shiny finish.
• For extra indulgence, dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

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If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute “mini loaf” version that tastes just like Starbucks but is faster to make.

Do you want me to do that?