Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Starbucks has a signature Lemon Loaf that everyone loves. This decadent, moist, and fluffy Lemon loaf is packed with lemon flavour. Let me tell you; this recipe for "Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf" is even better than the Starbucks signature Lemon Cake.

About This Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf

• This Loaf contains many refreshing citrus flavours such as lemon and lime zest and extract.
• This loaf has two parts: the loaf and the glaze. The ingredients are simple, and I am sure you already have them in your pantry. The only ingredients you need are lemon and lime!
• The list of ingredients is as simple as Butter, Oil, All-purpose Flour, Baking powder, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla extract, Sour Cream, Lemon and Lime zest, and Lemon juice. It is totally optional to add ½ teaspoon of Lemon Extract to enhance the lemon flavour.

• I would like to discuss sour cream, an ingredient that adds a good amount of fat, flavour, and moisture to the cake. Another benefit of this ingredient is its acid content. Acid activates the leavening in the recipe and results in a fluffier and lighter crumb.
• After the loaf is baked, we let it cool and then cover it with a lemony and creamy glaze. The glaze ingredients are also very simple: powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a small amount of butter. Butter makes the glaze creamy and prevents it from cracking.

How To Make This Delicious Loaf

How To Make the Loaf

• This recipe makes a medium size loaf, so we need a 9X5-inch pan.
• Grease the pan with oil spray, then line it with parchment paper. Brush melted butter over the paper where the batter is touching the pan.
• Add lime and lemon zest to the sugar and massage the mixture. This will release the zest's oil and aroma.
• Butter should be at room temperature but not melted. Using a hand or stand mixer set on a paddle attachment, beat the butter, oil and sugar mixture for 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be light, fluffy, and pale.
• Add in the eggs one at a time and blend well after each.
• Add in the extracts and mix well.
• Add the sour cream and lemon juice and mix.
• Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add this to the above mixture in two additions, and use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap the pan on the counter. Bake the loaf for about an hour, let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, and then transfer it to the cooling rack.

Make The Glaze

• Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract to the powdered sugar and mix well.
• Melt the butter add to the above mixture, and mix well.
• Pay attention to the consistency of the mixture. It should have the consistency of honey. If the mixture is too stiff, add more lemon juice, one teaspoon at a time. If it is too runny, add more powdered sugar, one teaspoon at a time.
• Pour the glaze over the cool loaf.

See more Loaf recipes here;

Cinnamon Coffee Loaf,

Double Chocolate Loaf Cake,

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf,

Eggnog Loaf

Storing: This loaf will stay fresh for 3-5 days if it is covered with saran wrap and kept in a cool place.

Disclaimer: I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

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