Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp lemon extract (or zest of 1 large lemon)
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon extract (optional, for stronger flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract, lemon juice, and oil until smooth.
  4. Mix in yogurt (or sour cream).
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cake cool completely before glazing.
  8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
  9. Slice and enjoy your Starbucks-style lemon loaf!

Would you like me to make this version exactly like Starbucks’ copycat (super moist, dense, with a strong lemon glaze) or more of a lighter homemade style?

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