Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

This Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf is just like the real thing! Much cheaper to make this lemon loaf at home.

Anybody that has ever waited in line at a Starbucks has probably seen this Lemon Loaf through the display case. I’m guessing many of you have also partaken in a piece or two. Now you can enjoy the same Lemon Loaf from the convenience of your own kitchen with my Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf.

I must admit that this copycat recipe is almost identical to what you will find at your local Starbucks. The glaze can be a bit tricky to get just right looking but the flavor is spot on.

And while you are at it you may want to try my Blueberry Pound Cake recipe. Yummy! And for another awesome Lemon dessert, give my Limoncello Cupcakes with Lemon Curd recipe a shot.

So how does this Copycat Recipe compare to the original on a scale of 1 to 10?

Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it’s only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 9 out of 10 in my opinion.

How to Make this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf.

1- Preheat oven to 350°F.
2- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3- In another mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, mix eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon juice.
4- Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and blend. Add oil and mix well.
5- Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6- While the loaf is cooling, make the lemon icing by combining the powdered sugar, milk and lemon extract and mix until smooth.
7- Let the loaf cool completely then spread icing. Let icing set before slicing and serving.

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Starbucks Lemon Loaf

This Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf is just like the real thing! Much cheaper to make this lemon loaf at home.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Breads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon, loaf, starbucks

Servings: 8

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Chef Rodney

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 3 Egg(s)
• 1 Cup White Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, Softened
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tsp Lemon Extract
• 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Cup Canola Oil
• 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Milk
• 1/2 Tsp Lemon Extract

how to make this recipe

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in bowl. Set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, mix eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract and lemon juice.
• Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and blend. Add oil and mix well.
• Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• While loaf is cooling, make the lemon icing by combining the powdered sugar, milk and lemon extract and mix until smooth.
• Let loaf cool completely then spread icing. Let icing set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 94mg | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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