Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Starbucks CopyCat Lemon Loaf, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and moist cake that brings the coffee shop experience right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make loaf is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon snack. With its tender crumb and smooth tangy icing, it promises to satisfy any citrus lover’s cravings. Enjoy it alongside a cup of coffee or tea, and elevate your everyday moments with this homemade treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- For frosting: 3 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, butter, extracts, lemon juice, oil, and yogurt until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet 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.
- Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter with lemon juice and 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: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg