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Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

This citrusy moist lemon pound cake topped with a sweet icing is bakery perfection! Making this Starbucks Lemon Loaf at home is so easy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the lemon loaf:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cup all purpose white flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
For the Glaze/Icing:
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

For the Lemon Loaf:
For the glaze/icing:

Notes

  • Originally published in April 2022, updated April 2023.