Description
| A moist, tangy, bakery-style lemon loaf inspired by Starbucks, topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Simple, sweet, and perfect with coffee. |
Ingredients
– 1½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ¼ tsp salt
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tbsp lemon zest
– 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, sour cream, oil, lemon juice, zest, extract, and vanilla.
4. Fold dry into wet ingredients; don’t overmix.
5. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes.
6. Cool loaf completely.
7. Mix glaze and drizzle on top. Let set before slicing.
Notes
| – For extra zing, add ½ tsp lemon zest to the glaze. – Tent with foil if loaf browns too quickly. – Substitute Greek yogurt for a protein boost. – Can be frozen for up to 2 months. |
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g