Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Starbucks CopyCat Lemon Loaf, a perfect treat for lemon lovers! This moist and rich loaf boasts a vibrant citrus taste that shines through in every slice. Topped with a velvety lemon frosting, it’s an ideal companion for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with fresh berries and a warm beverage, this homemade version is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3.4 oz instant lemon pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt until well blended.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; fold in lemon zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg