Description
This Bakery-Style Lemon Loaf with Sweet Glaze is a moist, citrusy Starbucks copycat recipe featuring a soft, pound cake-like texture and a tangy-sweet lemon glaze that’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add sour cream, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let loaf cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice (plus zest if using) to make glaze; drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
- For a richer glaze, add a tablespoon of melted butter or cream.
- Blueberries or almond flour can be added for variation.
- Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
