Description
This homemade Starbucks lemon loaf is moist, fluffy, and full of fresh citrus flavor. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- For the Lemon Loaf:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- Zest of 5 lemons (juice reserved)
- 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in lemon zest, ¼ cup lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix in flour mixture and Greek yogurt. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 40 minutes, cover with foil, then bake another 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the simple syrup by heating sugar and lemon juice until dissolved.
- Poke holes in warm loaves and pour syrup over them. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream.
- Pour glaze over cooled loaves and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Store at room temperature for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Can be made gluten-free by using 1:1 gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American