Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
250kcal
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1.5 cups flour substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil olive oil can be a substitute
- 1 tsp vanilla use pure vanilla extract for best flavor
- 1 tbsp lemon extract adjust according to preference
- 1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream yogurt can be used as a substitute
For the Icing
- 1 cup icing sugar sift to eliminate lumps
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream adjust for desired consistency
Method
How to Make Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, lemon extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the icing, whisk together the icing sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, lemon extract, and heavy cream.
- Once the loaf is cool, drizzle the icing over the top.
Nutrition
Serving1sliceCalories250kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein3gFat12gSaturated Fat1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol60mgSodium180mgPotassium120mgFiber1gSugar20gVitamin A200IUVitamin C2mgCalcium25mgIron1mg