Starbucks Style Lemon Loaf

The Starbucks lemon loaf is full of lemon flavor, moist and dense. When I first tasted this amazing delicacy from Starbucks, it was like “Love at first bite”. So rich in flavors, nice creamy yellow colour and lovely texture. Then itself I have decided that I have to try this out and my search for Starbucks lemon loaf ended here.

So many different versions were there to make this delicious loaf, but I liked this version as it required all the ingredients which are easily available. This lemon loaf has a nice tangy flavor, which is by adding the lemon juice and the zest of lemon. To increase the lemony goodness, just add a lemon glaze when the cake gets cooled.

I have made lemon cup cakes before and now this lemon loaf. Just try this out and I am sure that you will finish it off within no time… :)

Ingredients:

1. All Purpose Flour/ Maida- 1 ½ Cups
2. Sugar- ¾ Cups
3. Butter- ½ Cup
4. Eggs- 2 nos
5. Baking Powder- ½ tsp
6. Baking Powder- ½ tsp
7. Freshly Squeezed Lemon- ¼ Cup
8. Lemon Zest- 2 large lemons
9. Vanilla Extract- ½ tsp
10. Butter Milk- ¼ Cup

For Glaze:

1. Granulated Sugar- ¾ Cup
2. Lemon Juice- 3- 4 tbsp

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cream the sugar and butter till fluffy and light. Beat the eggs, lemon juice and lemon zest well till everything is well blended in another bowl.
3. Add the egg mixture to the butter mixture and beat well. Add buttermilk and vanilla essence.
4. Sift together the all purpose flour, baking soda and baking powder well.
5. Fold the egg and butter mixture into the flour little by little and pour into a greased pan, bake for about 40-45 minutes or till a skewer inserted comes out clean.

For the glaze:

• Whisk the sugar and lemon juice well, drizzle this over the cake and let it cool. Cut into desired and serve.