Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
A delightful lemon loaf inspired by Starbucks, combining moist texture with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. For a sweeter loaf, a lemon glaze can be drizzled on top after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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