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Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf: Moist Crumb and Thick Glaze

A close-up of a moist slice of starbucks copycat lemon loaf topped with thick white glaze and lemon zest.
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Make the famous Starbucks Lemon Loaf at home. This recipe delivers the signature dense, moist crumb and the thick, tart lemon glaze you love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for the batter)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for the glaze)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for the glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream (for the glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and milk or cream until smooth and thick.
  11. Once the loaf is completely cool, pour the thick lemon glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your buttermilk and sour cream are at room temperature before mixing them into the batter.
  • Do not open the oven door during the first 35 minutes of baking to prevent the loaf from sinking.
  • If you want a slightly thinner glaze, add a few extra drops of milk, one at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

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