Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Name: Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) (softened); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon extract, to taste (tablespoon, not teaspoon! See notes below.); ½ tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 large lemon) (optional but recommended for a more citrusy flavor.); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder (not baking soda!); 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup milk (whole milk is best but 1-2% will work); ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened); 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream; ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

The BEST moist, tender, buttery, lemon bread made in one bowl, no mixer required! After months of testing, I finally mastered the Starbucks lemon loaf recipe!

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:03:33 GMT