Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

This luscious Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf recipe is fluffy, zesty and bursting with lemon flavor! It's so easy to create from scratch.

– 3 eggs – 1 cup granulated sugar – 1/2 cup buttermilk – 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt) – 1/2 cup canola oil – 2 tbsp lemon zest – 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour – 1 1/2 tsp baking powder – 1/2 tsp salt – 2 tbsp lemon extract – 1/4 cup lemon juice – 3 tbsp powdered sugar – 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar – 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened – 2 tbsp lemon juice – 2 tsp lemon extract – 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Step 1:

Step 2:

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) . Coat a 9x5" loaf pan with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, sour cream, buttermilk and oil until smooth. Then, add lemon zest and lemon extract, stir to combine.

Step 3:

Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 4:

Pour batter into prepared bread pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. If the bread starts turning too brown on the edges, tent aluminum over the bread and reduce the heat to 325°F.

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Step 6:

Cool bread for 15 minutes in the pan while you make lemon syrup.

Flip the bread onto a plate or dish and brush the top with lemon syrup while it is still warm. Allow to cool completely.

Step 7:

Once cooled, make the lemon icing.

Step 8:

Using a fork or whisk, combine softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, milk or heavy cream and lemon extract until well incorporated. Spread or pour over the cooled lemon bread. If you like a thicker icing, add powdered sugar or if you like a thinner icing, add more lemon juice or milk/cream to get your desired consistency.

Step 9:

Allow icing to dry, then cut and serve!.

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