Description
Indulge in this delightful Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, a perfect homemade treat that rivals your favorite coffee shop dessert. With its ultra-moist texture and zesty lemon flavor, this loaf is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet afternoon with coffee. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results. Topped with a luscious lemon icing, this loaf is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with fresh berries or whipped cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sugar and lemon zest together, then whisk in eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg