Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe (2024)

Now you can enjoy the deliciously tangy Starbucks Lemon Loaf without even leaving the house and you'll save money too! How great is that?! This copycat recipe is pretty easy to make and bursting with tangy lemon flavor. A family favorite for sure!

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Apparently, the Starbucks Lemon Loaf is one of my mom's favorite things! So much so, she shared a recipe with me and asked me to make it for her. I like to maintain my status as her favorite (out of 6!), so I obliged. I don't know where this recipe originated as my mom got it from a friend, but I'm glad she passed it on to me. And you can be glad momma taught me to share! This lemon loaf recipe is yummy! The glaze reminds me of those lemon head candies I used to love when I was a youngen', and the cake is perfectly moist with a light texture. It is bursting with mouth-watering lemony flavor in every bite! Sweet and Zesty!!

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Recipe Prep Tips

  • Use the large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. If you don't have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer.
  • Be sure the butter is softened, not melted. Melted butter results in the cake falling in the middle. I learned that the hard way when I was lazy and forgot to take the butter out ahead of time to soften. I ended up melting it in the microwave. You wouldn't think 2 tablespoons of butter would matter much if it's softened or melted, but it really does!
  • When measuring flour be sure to fluff up the flour first and then spoon it into a measuring cup to get the accurate amount.
  • It's important to use the proper size pan. If you use one too small the cake may fall. A 9"x5" loaf pan is recommended.
  • I have made this cake with lemon zest in place of the extract, but I prefer the extract believe it or not. It is a more concentrated lemon flavor which is what I like best for this cake. I've also replaced the milk in the glaze with fresh lemon juice and omitted the extract, but again, I prefer it the way it is written here in my recipe.

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Published 03/26/2017
Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe (5)

Now you can enjoy the deliciously tangy Starbucks Lemon Loaf without even leaving the house and you'll save money too! How great is that?! This copycat recipe is pretty easy to make and bursting with tangy lemon flavor. A family favorite for sure!


Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (not melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • lemon zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9"x 5" loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Allowing extra so the parchment hangs over the sides for easy removal. No need to spray the parchment. Just spray the inside of the loaf pan so the parchment will stay put. You'll want to have the oven preheated and the pan lined and ready to go before the batter is ready. You want to get the batter into the pan and then into the oven as soon as it is mixed.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 3 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, and 1/3 cup lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add 1.5 cups cake flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix until just combined. Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil and mix until combined.
  4. Immediately pour batter into prepared loaf pan and place in preheated oven.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes until toothpick or cake tester inserted 1/2 way from the edge comes out clean. The top will bounce back when lightly pressed and won't jiggle!
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan and then remove from pan. Leave on parchment and prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract, and a pinch of salt. Add more sugar if you prefer a thicker, sweeter icing. Glaze the cake, garnish with lemon zest if you like, slice and enjoy!

Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 15 mins.

Cook time: 45 mins.
Total time: 60 mins.

Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is there milk in Starbucks lemon loaf? ›

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, EGGS, BUTTER [CREAM (MILK), NATURAL FLAVOR], POWDERED SUGAR [SUGAR, CORNSTARCH], BUTTERMILK [CULTURED LOWFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, MONO- AND ...

How much is a slice of Starbucks lemon loaf? ›

A single slice of iced lemon loaf at starbucks will cost you about $3.60. This recipe for an entire loaf costs roughly $4.21 worth of ingredients. A slice from this loaf that's equal in weight to a starbucks slice costs $0.61 cents! That's six homemade slices for the cost of one starbucks slice!

How many points is a Starbucks lemon loaf? ›

And with WeightWatchers®, everything on the Starbucks menu can fit into your weight-loss plan. That said, some of Starbucks' offerings come with more Points® than others, like a slice of their Iced Lemon Loaf Cake which clocks in at 24 Points.

What is lemon glaze made of? ›

Lemon glaze requires only two ingredients: powdered sugar and lemon juice. Some recipes call for milk, but such a small amount of milk dilutes the lemony punch without adding much in return.

What milk does Starbucks use? ›

Starbucks uses 2% cow's milk in most of its coffee-based beverages, according to the lawsuit, which argues that the chain will substitute whole milk, half-and-half, or fat-free skim milk for free.

Where does Starbucks buy their milk? ›

Dean Foods. Dean Foods (now owned by the cooperative Dairy Farmers of America) is one of the dairy companies that provide Starbucks with milk. The majority of its products are free of the bovine growth hormone rBGH, although the company's Purity brand, among others, has moved away from using hormones.

What is under $2 at Starbucks? ›

What Can You Get for $2 at Starbucks?
  • Avocado Spread: $1.55.
  • String Cheese: $1.75.
  • Starbucks Butter Popcorn: $1.75.
  • Petite Vanilla Bean Scone: $1.85.
  • Salt & Vinegar Kettle Potato Chips: $1.95.
  • Perfectly Salted Chips: $1.95.
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How much is a box of Starbucks? ›

Starbucks Box Of Coffee

A standard box of Starbucks coffee will cost you between $15.95 and $19.95, regardless of the blend that you choose.

How many calories in a slice of lemon loaf? ›

Your Fresh Market Sliced Lemon Loaf Cake (1 slice) contains 22g total carbs, 22g net carbs, 6g fat, 2g protein, and 150 calories.

What does skinny mean at Starbucks? ›

• Ask for “less whip” or “no whip” • Make it “Skinny:” Most handcrafted espresso and Frappuccino® blended beverages can be requested “skinny,” which means the beverage is made with nonfat milk, no whipped cream and a sugar-free syrup if available.

Does Starbucks lemon loaf have eggs? ›

enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, egg, unsalted butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavors), powdered sugar (sugar, cornstarch), cultured lowfat buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon flavedo (lemon peel, sugar and lemon oil), soybean oil, ...

What is 300 Starbucks points worth? ›

300 Stars may be redeemed for one (1) packaged salad or lunch sandwich OR one (1) packaged protein box, OR one (1) packaged coffee item (such as whole bean coffee).

What are the 3 basic ingredients in glaze? ›

A BASE GLAZE is a mixture of these three basic groups: SILICA, FLUX AND ALUMINA.

What are the 3 active ingredients of glaze? ›

All standard ceramic glazes contain the following components:
  • Glass former- silica (SiO2), melting point 3119 degrees Fahrenheit. (RO2)
  • Flux- lowers the melting point of silica; provides the great variety of surfaces in ceramic glazes. ...
  • Stabilizer- alumina, keeps the glaze on a vertical surface; stiffens the melt. (
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What are the 3 main ingredients in glaze and what do they do? ›

Glazes need a balance of the 3 main ingredients: Silica, Alumina and Flux. Too much flux causes a glaze to run, and tends to create variable texture on the surface. The texture may vary from shiny, where the glass is balanced, to matte where the excessive flux oxides may form visible, possibly lumpy, crystals.

Does the pumpkin loaf at Starbucks have dairy in it? ›

Have no fear, I did research on every Starbucks pastry to outline the dairy-free guide to eating at Starbucks as well. One of the most surprising dairy-free treats at Starbucks is pumpkin bread. This pumpkin bread contains simple ingredients like oil, pumpkin, and flour.

Do Starbucks cookies have milk? ›

A chewy cookie loaded with semisweet chocolate chunks.

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Does Starbucks foam have milk? ›

Oat milk cold foam isn't new at all. This dairy-free alternative to the standard cold foam, which is typically made from heavy cream and low-fat milk, has been a part of many recipes for a long time.

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