Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, a perfect blend of sweetness and tang that brings a refreshing twist to your breakfast or snack time. This moist, homemade loaf is simple to prepare and features real lemon zest and juice for an unforgettable taste. Whether enjoyed on cozy mornings with coffee or served at gatherings, this lemon loaf is sure to impress—and many agree it tastes even better than the original!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest; rub together until fragrant. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Mix in melted butter, sunflower oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture while adding milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg