Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
Do you love the Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe? It is a fan favorite for many. This Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe is bright and sweet.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Loaf pan
- Electric hand mixer
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Citrus Zester
- Juicer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 2 tsp Lemon Extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
Instructions
- Start by heating your oven to 350°F. Line your loaf pan with some parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together well. Set this dry mixture aside for a few minutes.
- Rub the lemon zest into the sugar with fingers. This releases the natural oils for better flavor.
- Beat the eggs and sugar until the mix is pale. Add the sour cream, oil, butter, and extracts.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ones. Mix until the batter is just smooth and yellow.
- Pour the yellow batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes until golden.
- Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Then move it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Pour it over the cool cake and let set.
Notes
➔ Use room temperature eggs for a much smoother batter.
➔ Do not overmix the batter to keep it very soft.
➔ Use fresh lemons instead of bottled juice for better taste.
➔ Grease the pan well even if using parchment paper.
➔ Measure your flour correctly by using a kitchen scale.
➔ Let the cake cool fully before adding the glaze.
➔ Tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
➔ Wrap the loaf in plastic to keep it moist overnight.