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Starbucks Lemon Loaf

A delightful lemon-flavored cake with a tender crumb and sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Cake, Dessert, Lemon Loaf, Starbucks Copycat
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 190 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 115 g unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature.
  • 120 ml buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest For added flavor.
  • 60 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Glaze

  • 30 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice To mix for the glaze.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Baking

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Glaze

  • Mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

Best enjoyed sliced with a hot beverage. For added decadence, serve with whipped cream or berries.