Description
Indulge in a slice of this moist and tangy Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe, perfect for any occasion. This delightful dessert features a vibrant lemon flavor that brightens your palate, making it an excellent choice for coffee dates or family gatherings. With its soft texture and rich glaze, each bite offers a refreshing taste of citrus while remaining incredibly satisfying. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can achieve this bakery-inspired treat at home. Plus, the loaf keeps well, so you can make it ahead of time for special events or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup buttermilk (or substitute)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (for syrup)
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
- 1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 Tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl.
- In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and lemon juice; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients with the buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a rack.
- Brush with lemon syrup and drizzle with glaze once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg