Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
For the Loaf
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3.4 oz instant lemon pudding mix
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp lemon extract
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, zest
For the Frosting
- 3 tbsp butter, soft but not melted
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon extract
Instructions
For the Lemon Loaf
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 5 x 9" loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper. Spray the pan and parchment paper with non-stick baking spray, and then set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a stand or hand mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract, lemon juice, cooking oil, and yogurt. Mix until all of the ingredients are combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon zest, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 minutes, or until the center is fully set. You can poke the center of the loaf with a toothpick to make sure it's crumb-free.
- After baking, let the lemon loaf cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the pan, invert and remove from the pan, removing the parchment paper from the bottom. Cool the loaf completely on a cooling rack.
For the Frosting
- Combine the butter, lemon juice, and lemon extract with a mixer. Gradually add the powdered sugar, and beat until smooth and creamy. Evenly spread the frosting over the top of the loaf.
- Refrigerate the lemon loaf to let the frosting set completely before slicing.
Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container.