Do you meet friends for coffee but can’t eat any of the pastry options? Make this easy Gluten Free Starbucks Lemon Loaf and bring a slice with you! This copycat recipe let’s you have your poundcake and eat it too!
Starbucks Lemon Loaf and Making It Gluten Free
Starbucks lemon loaf is their version of a poundcake and unfortunately, it’s not gluten free. Thankfully, making a gluten free version at home isn’t difficult. You don’t even need to a big stand for the batter. You can use a whisk!
Gluten Free Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe Tips
Gluten Free Flour Blend – I used King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour for this recipe. Flour blends are all different and recipe results can vary.
Lemon Extract – Lemon Extract is easy to find at just about any grocery store. If it’s something you use often, buying it online may be more economical for you.
Room Temperature Ingredients – Room temperature ingredients create better baking results. Let the eggs and any other cold ingredients sit out of the fridge for a bit before making the recipe.
Let the Batter Rest – Preheat the oven once the batter is in the pan. This allows the batter to hydrate and gives better results by preventing a gritty texture that happens with some gluten free baked goods.
Cool the Lemon Loaf – Cool the cake completely before icing it. You want the icing to set up.
Storing the Cake – Store the cake wrapped in plastic wrap or an air tight container.
Does it Need Refrigeration – I feel this is a personal preference. While the icing uses butter, refrigeration dries cake out faster. Gluten Free baked goods dry out faster than their gluten counterparts. This cake tastes best at room temperature. I recommend storing the cake at room temperature or, if refrigerating, let it come to room temperature before enjoying.
Can I Freeze Gluten Free Starbucks Lemon Loaf?
To freeze the lemon loaf, wrap the cake or slices of cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil or place in a heavy duty freezer bag. Thaw to room temperature before enjoying.
Lemons brighten up bring a ton of flavor to desserts. This Gluten Free Lemon Loaf fits the bill. I’m sure Starbucks won’t mind you bringing int your own piece of it to enjoy at the café with your coffee.
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Copycat Gluten Free Starbucks Lemon Loaf
Ingredients
Lemon Loaf Ingredients
- 3 Large Eggs, at Room Temperature.
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup Canola Or Vegetable Oil
- 2 Large Lemons, Zested
- 4 ½ tsp Lemon Extract
- 1 1/2 Cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Fine Salt
Icing Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Lemon Extract
Instructions
For the Lemon Loaf
- Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and lightly coat pan with a tablespoon or so of gluten free flour.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, sugar, and yogurt. Whisk until smooth and combined.
- Continue to whisk while adding the oil until combined.
- Whisk in the lemon zest and extract.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and stir until just combined. A few lumps is ok.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and lightly smooth the top with a spatula.
- Preheat oven to 350F while the batter hydrates and rests.
- Bake for about 50 to 52 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Place the cake on a wired rack and allow to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before turning out onto the wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, prepare and ice the cake.
For the Icing:
- Using a whisk or hand mixer, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, and extract.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until the icing is smooth and creamy.
- Spread the icing evenly over the top of the loaf and refrigerate just until the icing is set.
Serving the Lemon Loaf
- Slice and serve the cake at room temperature.
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Notes
- Gluten Free Flour Blend – I used King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour. Gluten Free Flour blends are all different and recipe results can vary.
- Lemon Extract – Lemon Extract is easy to find at just about any grocery store. If it’s something you use often, buying it online may be more economical for you.
- Room Temperature Ingredients – Room temperature ingredients create better baking results. Let the eggs and any other cold ingredients sit out of the fridge for a bit before making the recipe.
- Let the Batter Rest – Preheat the oven once the batter is in the pan. This allows the batter to hydrate and gives better results by preventing a gritty texture that happens with some gluten free baked goods.
- Cool the Lemon Loaf – Cool the cake completely before icing it. You want the icing to set up.
- Storing the Cake – Store the cake wrapped in plastic wrap or an air tight container.
- Does it Need Refrigeration – I feel this is a personal preference. While the icing uses butter, refrigeration dries cake out faster. Gluten Free baked goods dry out faster than their gluten counterparts. This cake tastes best at room temperature. I recommend storing the cake at room temperature or, if refrigerating, let it come to room temperature before enjoying.
- Freezing Instructions – To freeze the lemon loaf, wrap the cake or slices of cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil or place in a heavy duty freezer bag. Thaw to room temperature before enjoying.
