Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Starbucks CopyCat Lemon Loaf, a zesty and refreshing treat that brings café flavors right to your kitchen. This lemon loaf features a rich, moist texture infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, complemented by a smooth, tangy icing that elevates it to bakery-style perfection. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy it alongside your favorite tea or coffee for a truly enjoyable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in lemon zest.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat together butter, lemon juice, and extract; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg