Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
This copycat Starbucks lemon loaf is soft, moist, and bursting with bright, zesty lemon flavor. Topped with a luscious lemon glaze, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—and it rivals your favorite coffee shop’s version.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 320 kcal
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add sour cream, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until no flour remains. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the loaf is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze until smooth.
Once fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the loaf. Allow the glaze to set for 10 minutes before slicing.
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword starbucks copycat, lemon loaf, glazed lemon bread, citrus cake, bakery-style lemon bread