🍋 Starbucks-Style Lemon Loaf
The Starbucks Lemon Loaf is a soft, moist, and slightly tangy loaf cake with a sweet lemon glaze. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee treat.
🥣 Ingredients (Makes 1 Loaf)
For the cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Add glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a smooth glaze.
- Pour or drizzle over the warm loaf. Let set before slicing.
🔹 Tips & Variations
- Extra lemony: Add 1–2 tsp lemon extract in addition to juice and zest.
- Glaze texture: Adjust lemon juice to get thicker or thinner glaze.
- Add-ins: Mix in poppy seeds for a lemon-poppy version.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
The Starbucks Lemon Loaf is sweet, tangy, and moist, making it a perfect companion for coffee or tea.
I can also provide a mini loaf or muffin version if you want individual servings for easy snacking.
