Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf
This better than Starbucks lemon loaf is ultra-moist, bursting with real lemon flavor, and topped with a glossy citrus glaze. The perfect copycat recipe that’s even better than the original!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until combined.
- Add sour cream, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze: whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf. Let set before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh lemon zest for bold flavor.
Don’t overbake or the loaf may dry out.
Add poppy seeds for variation.
For extra tang, poke holes in the loaf and brush with lemon syrup before glazing.