I was going to wait a week or so to post the next recipe for my Fresh Flavor of the Month series. However…I just can’t wait.
This lemon loaf recipe is so good…so fresh…so pretty.
It’s a copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf recipe I found at Jenn’s Random Scraps.
Like most of the recipes I share, it’s easy and quick. The only things you might not have on hand are the lemon and lemon extract.
Like my recipe for Berry Orange Coffee Cakes, the best part about preparing this was the fresh lemon scent when I was grating the zest. The only tweaks I made to the original recipe were the addition of fresh lemon juice to the glaze and the instructions to scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl.
- 1½ c. flour
- ½ t. baking powder
- ½ t. baking soda
- ½ t. salt
- 3 eggs at room temp.
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 T. butter softened
- 1 t. vanilla
- 2 t. lemon extract
- ⅓ c. fresh lemon juice
- ½ c. oil
- zest of one lemon
- Glaze:
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 2 T. milk
- ½ t. lemon extract
- juice of ¼ lemon
- Preheat oven to 350. Prepare 9 x 5 loaf pan or 6 mini pans.
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl combine eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla and lemon extracts, and lemon juice with a mixer.
- Scrape bottom to make sure all is combined.
- Pour dry ing. into wet ing. and blend until smooth, scraping sides and bottom of bowl.
- Add oil and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan(s) and bake for 45 min. (9 x 5) or 25 min. (minis.) Insert toothpick to test…it must come out clean.
- Remove from oven and let set 3 minutes.
- Prepare glaze…whisk to combine.
- Remove bread from pan(s) onto wire rack. Make sure and put a cookie sheet under the rack. Pour glaze over bread. Cool completely on rack.
I made mini loaves but I think the next time I will make one big loaf.
It cooked so evenly that I think getting it done in the middle won’t be a problem.
Just so you know…this photo shoot was SO much easier since I made a food photo drawer in my living room. I keep the foam core board behind my antique dresser so it’s right there when I need it.
What they say is true…live and learn!
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I love Starbucks lemon loaf! Yours sure look yummy!
I love that lemon loaf – and I have a whole bag of lemons in the fridge, plus four lemons wrapped up and saved for their juice (I needed lots of zest for another recipe. I will definitely be making this – one for now and one for the freezer. Funny how I was wondering what to do with all those lemons, and then you posted!
So happy to see you’ve tried this recipe…. love that you made mini-loaves :)
Your photos are gorgeous, as is your entire site… I’m smitten!
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Nummy nummy nummy! When my daughter pulls up to Starbucks for coffee my little granddaughter wants the pumpkin loaf! I’ve got some lemons on my tree and just may have to make this!
Have a great weekend,
Shelia ;)
YUM!! And those pictures…hello, get in my tummy. Stumbled AND pinned. Yep, it looks that good!
Thank you, Ann, for another delicious looking now, but tasting later, lemon recipe. Added lemons to my grocery list.
News update: I have been given the award “Best Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies’ Baker” by my daughter’s three children ages 2, 5, and 8. I may have to add a shingle to our front porch.
You’re killing my resolve to stop eating desserts! This looks way too good :)
I love lemon anything…thanks so much for sharing…I can’t wait to try this! Looks YUMMY!
Happy Saturday,
Cindy
My husband loves lemon loaf! I wonder if these would freeze well if I made the minis. Thanks for posting the recipe!
Yum, I love anything lemon flavored. Will have to give it a try!
Thank you, Ann – my DH loves anything lemon, and me, well, I host tea parties – so this is perfect.
Love the easy way to print, too, much obliged.
M.
I love lemon … anything. Thanks for a great recipe, Ann.
Fondly,
Glenda
I have lemons in the fridge! I might just try this on Monday. I bought the lemons (and honey) for my cold but I think this bread would be much better. Thanks Ann!
That’s my favorite pastry at Starbucks, so delicious! I have to give this a try.
Thanks for sharing it!
Hugs,
Patti
Looks wonderful…love everything lemon!!….
I am definitely going to have to try this. It looks delicious with your lovely photos. I have tried it at Starbucks once before and really liked it. Thanks for the printable recipe!
Ann, do you give samples?
My family are lemon lovers so we keep lemons in the fridge or freezer at all times. This loaf looks so lemony good!! It will be another delicious lemon recipe to try. Thanks, Ann!
Shannon
Looks delicious. By the way, is that a cutting board you are using as the background in your photos. It looks great.
Ann, I am so copying this down. This is SweetCheeks very favorite thing at Starbucks…I think I will add poppy seeds to it as I think they have poppy seeds in it sometimes? Yum…thanks so much- GREAT pictures, by the way- xo Diana
The picture alone makes me hungry and I love lemon. I have a lemon cake in my pantry right now. It’s so refreshing and the smell is wonderful. Can’t wait to try this, but need to get some lemon extract. I’ll let you know how it turns out!
I have never had this since I don’t do coffee, but am going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
Judy
Oh my goodness I could just pick one up and take a big bite out of it! Looks delicious!
I am dog tired.
Flew 6 hours.
Drove 2.
Was just checking in real quick… but, this photos was so gorgeous, I had to come tell you how much I admire your photography. It’s a beautiful post, and looks good enough to lick the screen ;)
Well done!!
Ooo Ann! That sounds wonderful, I have pinned that and will make it for my hubby, he loves lemon flavoured desserts.
Have a wonderful day, hugs, Cindy
oooooohhhhh….I love anything lemon. I will be trying this one out for sure!!
Oh, YUM! I’m drooling all over my laptop right now. :) I HAVE to make your lemon loaf. Lemon sweets are my favorite.Thanks for sharing.
Wow! The cake sure does look delicious. I love anything with lemons.
Oh yum, this looks delicious! Here I’m trying to cut back on our sugar and then I see this and I want to make it right now! :-)
This sounds great and I would love to make it today. Just a little concern… Is it really just 2 Tablespoon butter?
Made these today and they were lovely. Glaze was a little runny. Thanks again for a great recipe.
I’ve pinned it already!!!!! How wonderful! We love lemon around here. I have many plans for this recipe. Thank you!
I made it today, I’m not that great at baking but it turned out great! I made the mini loaves. Loved it !
I just made three minis to take to my daughter at college, and they are beautiful. I am considering taking her two instead of three, as the lemon aroma is driving me to distraction. I only had one and a half lemons, and they were not large. When I needed a bit more juice, I added a dollop of bottled Key Lime juice — I suspect it won’t hurt them a bit.
This recipe is easy and forgiving (I ALWAYS mess up at least one step in a recipe, without exception). Thanks!
Yummy! Oh, that lemon loaf looks and sounds so good. I am certainly going to make this. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Your quick bread choices are the very best and beautiful photography. When you say ‘mini’ loaves could you give the inside dimensions of your pans? Are you using metal or silicone pans?
Thanks much.
I am going to make these tomorrow. They look absolutely delicious. I love how they still look light in color. Many other recipes look dark and overcooked but yours looks PERFECT so I am excited to try this out!!
Dear Ann, Im writing from sao paulo, brazil. Just see how far your delicious recipes are getting… I did the lemon loaf. I just love this starbucks recipe. It turns out very good, but I was wondering if it could get moister. Maybe I took so long to take it of the oven. I ll try it again. Just let me know if you have any tips regarding to this. Wonderful site, photos and recipes. thanks for sharing. clarissa