Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe!

There’s something incredibly satisfying about recreating a beloved treat from your favorite coffee shop at home. Starbucks’ Lemon Loaf has a perfect balance of tangy lemon flavor and sweet, moist cake that makes it an irresistible companion to your morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up.

After many trials, I’ve crafted a recipe that captures that same bakery-style taste and texture. Whether you’re an avid baker or just looking to impress at your next gathering, this Lemon Loaf is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.🎂🌟

For an added twist, I incorporated a touch of orange blossom water, which flicks the flavor with a subtle floral note, elevating the citrusy profile of the loaf.

Let’s bake up joy!

Why should you bake this cake?

Bakery Style

Recreate the same moist, tender, and flavorful loaf you love from Starbucks right in your own kitchen.

Easy and Quick

You likely already have most of the ingredients in your pantry, making this an easy and convenient recipe to whip up.

Crowd-Pleaser

Whether it's breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this versatile lemon loaf is sure to impress family and friends.

Irresistible

This lemon loaf offers a perfect balance of tangy lemon and sweet cake, making it a delightful treat for any time of day.

The key to a perfect lemon loaf lies in the balance of flavors and the moist texture. Fresh lemon juice and zest are essential to achieving that vibrant citrus flavor. Adding sour cream to the batter ensures that the loaf stays moist and tender, while the lemon glaze on top adds an extra burst of lemony sweetness.

Let’s dive in and bake some magic together! 🍰✨

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Lemon loaf Cake Recipe

Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe

Ingredients:

2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
¾ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon zest (about 3 lemons)
150g sour cream
1 cup vegetable oil (240ml)
2 tbsp 25g fresh lemon juice
3 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup sugar (200g)
1 tsp (5g) orange blossom (optional: if you don’t like its flavor replace with 1 tsp lemon juice)
Lemon Icing:
1 cup (110g) powdered sugar.
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice I added a bit of orange blossom flavor too)
2 tbsp heavy cream (or 1tbsp milk)

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and prepare an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, massage the granulated sugar with the lemon zest until the sugar takes on a moist light yellow sandy texture.
4. Add the oil, eggs, fresh lime juice, orange blossom, and vanilla to the sugar mixture, whisking until well combined.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
6. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with few moist crumbs. (If it starts to brown too much on top, loosely cover it with foil after about an hour of
baking.) 🍰✨

Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe