Famous Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Step 1

FIRST STEP:Preheat the oven to 350*

Step 3

Grease the sides and bottoms of two loaf pans

Step 5

SECOND STEP:In a bowl, sift together the two types of flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda

Step 7

In another bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest with the eggs

Step 9

THIRD STEP:Once that is combined, begin drizzling the butter in, add the vanilla extract and the sour cream and mix well

Step 11

Pour the dry ingredients in a little at a time, folding the flour in gently

Step 13

FOURTH STEP:Do not overmix

Step 15

Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans

Step 17

Bake for 20 minutes on the center rack

Step 19

FIFTH STEP:Lower the heat and bake for another 30 minutes at 325*

Step 21

Test with a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the loaves are done.

Step 23

Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes while still in the loaf pans

Step 25

SIXTH STEP:Make the syrup by mixing the lemon juice with the sugar until sugar is dissolved over medium heat.

Step 27

Continue cooking while stirring for 2 ½ more minutes

Step 29

SEVENTH STEP:Remove the pan from the heat and set to the side.

Step 31

Remove the loaves and place on a wire rack

Step 33

EIGHTH STEP:Using a toothpick, poke holes in both loaves, on the tops and the sides

Step 35

Brush the tops and sides with the syrup and let the syrup soak in, then brush one more time

Step 37

NINETH STEP:In a smaller bowl, mix the confectioner’s sugar with the lemon juice and stir, if too thick add a drop or two of lemon juice until you get the consistency you like.

Step 39

Pour the glaze over the top of the loaves and down the sides

Step 41

Allow to cool and the glaze to harden for 15 minutes before serving

Step 43

Enjoy!