Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe

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4.96 from 21 votes

This perfectly moist and rich lemon loaf cake is loaded with intense lemon flavor and topped with a sweet lemon glaze.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 284kcal

Author: Jessica

Ingredients

Lemon Loaf

½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 tbs lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tbs lemon zest
1-½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch salt
½ cup buttermilk*

Lemon Glaze

½ cup powdered sugar
2-4 tbs lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line the bottom of a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, gently whisk flour, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, lemon juice and zest until combined. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk and mix well after each addition. Be sure to not over-mix.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes in 9x5" pan. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Don't be alarmed at how the outside of this ;e
Allow bread to cool for 10 minutes in pan before inverting onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

For the lemon glaze

Whisk all glaze ingredients together in a small bowl. While lemon loaf is on the wire rack, poke holes into the top of warm bread with a toothpick or other small object. Drizzle half of the glaze on top of the bread and spread it around into the holes. Allow this layer to set for a minute or so before adding another layer on top.

Notes

To make your own buttermilk: Stir in ½ tablespoon of white distilled vinegar to the milk. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.

Storage Instructions: Store at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Freezing Instructions: Wrap loaf without icing tightly in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. Place in a resealable, freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To Thaw: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter. Prepare glaze and drizzle on top before serving.

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