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Need a tasty spring snack? Enjoy this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf with a cup of coffee or tea!

Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

A delicious quick bread made with fresh lemon juice and zest and a lemon glaze on top!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the lemon loaf:

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • zest of 1 large lemon or 2 medium lemons
  • 4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 c. milk

For the glaze:

  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla to the bowl and mix until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well.
  • Add the lemon and butter mixture to the flour mixture and stir. Add in the milk and stir until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges and remove from the pan. Cool completely.
  • To make the glaze whisk the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together. Pour over top of the cooled lemon loaf. Allow glaze to harden 15 minutes.
  • Slice into pieces and serve.