How to Make Lemon Loaf Bread (That’s Better than Starbucks’)
This easy-to-make, delicious, homemade lemon loaf bread is full of REFRESHING lemon flavor. It is the perfect spring and summer recipe. It’s even better than Starbucks’ Iced Lemon Loaf Cake.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1loaf
Ingredients
For the Lemon Loaf:
1/2cupButtersoftened
1cupSugargranulated
2Eggslarge
1tspVanilla Extract
1tspLemon Extract
1/2cupMilkwhole
1TbspLemon Juicefresh
2tspLemon Zestfresh
1tspBaking Powder
1 1/2cupsFlour
For the Glaze:
2TbspLemon Juicefresh
1-2TbspMilkwhole
1/2tspVanilla Extract
1 1/2 cupsPowdered Sugar
Instructions
For the Lemon Loaf Bread:
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease a loaf pan. See above for pan recommendations.
Zest a fresh lemon. Gather the zest into a small bowl.
Squeeze the lemon over another small bowl to prepare the juice.
n a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
Add the milk, eggs, lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Add the flour, baking powder, and lemon zest. Mix until combined.
Pour the mixture into the lightly greased loaf pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. You can check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick in the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean (without any batter), it’s good to go (a.k.a done).
Let cool completely.
Glaze Time
Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Spread the glaze on top of the loaf, evenly and fully. You could even cover the sides, if you want. It’s like frosting a cake!
Allow the glaze to harden for about 15 minutes.
Slice and… ENJOY!
Notes
I use 1 1/2 lemons for this recipe. You will need at least two.