Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
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Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
Description
This lemon loaf includes key ingredients such as softened butter and sour cream that provide moisture and richness. The batter incorporates sugar and eggs beaten until fluffy, then is flavored with lemon extract and zest for citrus notes. Baking powder and soda ensure gentle rise for a soft crumb. The batter is poured into a loaf pan and baked at 350°F until thoroughly cooked.
The glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice adds a sweet, tangy finish that complements the loaf’s citrus flavor. It is applied once the loaf has cooled somewhat, enhancing appearance and taste.
The recipe mentions the importance of using lemon extract to achieve the distinctive strong lemon flavor linked to the Starbucks version of this loaf, suggesting it as a crucial ingredient for flavor authenticity.
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter softened at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg large
- 1 Tbsp lemon extract
- lemon zest from 1 large
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9 in loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sour cream and sugar with a hand held or stand up mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Slowly add in the eggs into the mixture one at a time mixing in between each egg. Then stir in the lemon extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Then gently mix in the lemon zest.
- Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk and lemon juice in a medium size bowl. Add in more powdered sugar or milk as needed for the desired consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the top, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Lemon extract is essential for replicating the strong lemon flavor characteristic of the Starbucks lemon loaf.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 626IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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