Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe

Name: Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Large Eggs; 1 cup White Sugar; 1 cup Sour Cream Or Yogurt; 1/2 cups Canola Oil (or Vegetable); 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Extract (for Less Lemony Flavor Use 1tbsp); 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; FOR THE LEMON GLAZE:; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Servings: persons

3 whole Large Eggs
1 cup White Sugar
1 cup Sour Cream Or Yogurt
1/2 cups Canola Oil (or Vegetable)
2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
2 Tablespoons Lemon Extract (for Less Lemony Flavor Use 1tbsp)
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
FOR THE LEMON GLAZE:
1 cup Powdered Sugar
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1
Adjust oven rack to lower third position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray a 9x5 in loaf pan with baking spray (with flour).
2
In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, sour cream, canola oil, lemon zest and lemon extract.
3
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir to combine.
4
Pour batter in prepared loaf pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cover loaf loosely with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning. Let cool completely before glazing.
5
For the lemon glaze, in a bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. If glaze is too thick, add more lemon juice. If it is too runny, add a little more powdered sugar.
6
Drizzle glaze over cooled lemon loaf before slicing.

899

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Large Eggs, 1 cup White Sugar, 1 cup Sour Cream Or Yogurt, 1/2 cups Canola Oil (or Vegetable), and more.

Yes, Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Better Than Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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