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Moist Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf with Tangy Lemon Glaze

Close-up of a moist lemon loaf, sliced, drizzled with white glaze and topped with lemon zest.
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Make this easy, moist lemon loaf cake at home. It features a bright citrus flavor and a simple, tangy lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the lemon zest. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers until the sugar smells strongly of lemon. This releases the oils.
  4. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the lemon-sugar mixture. Whisk until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until you have a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  10. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the tangy lemon glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving your homemade lemon loaf.

Notes

  • For an extra bright flavor, use fresh lemon juice only; bottled juice changes the taste.
  • If you want a slightly thicker glaze, use less lemon juice in the glaze mixture.
  • This recipe makes a tender lemon crumb cake texture, similar to the Starbucks style.

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