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Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe

Gaby Dimova
This copycat Starbucks lemon loaf recipe is super moist and fluffy, full of bright lemon flavor, and made with simple ingredients. This easy recipe is vegan and made with a delicious lemon glaze. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor, and it's perfect for breakfast to enjoy with a cup of coffee, or as a delicious citrus dessert to have at any time of the day!
5 from 16 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour 240 grams
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • dash of turmeric optional, just for color
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup dairy-free milk
  • ½ cup vegan yogurt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Frosting Ingredients

  • cup vegan cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar 50 grams
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon zest

Instructions
 

  • To a large bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients and mix them well.
  • Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk them together.
  • Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level out the top. Bake the loaf for 50-55 minutes at 350*F. I baked my loaf for exactly 50 minutes, but your oven or pan might differ.
  • While the loaf is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, whisk up the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Refrigerate the frosting.
  • When the loaf is done baking, allow it to cool off at room temperature.
  • Make sure the loaf has completely cooled off, then add the cream cheese frosting on top. Note: If the loaf is still warm, the frosting might melt off.
  • Slice the loaf and enjoy! Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 291mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
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