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Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, a bright and zesty treat you can effortlessly create at home. This ultra-moist loaf is infused with fresh lemon zest and finished with a tangy icing that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. Whether enjoyed during breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon snack, this homemade version is sure to become your new favorite. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this bakery-style lemon bread that rivals its coffee shop counterpart.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix sugar with lemon zest until fragrant. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Mix in melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture then add milk until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice, milk, and salt until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

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