Starbuck's Lemon Loaf Glaze (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the cake
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3 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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2 tablespoons lemon extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
→ For the lemon glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with floured non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, sour cream, and oil until smooth and combined. Stir in lemon zest and lemon extract.
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Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; the batter may have some lumps.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-52 minutes. If browning starts excessively before the center cooks, loosely tent the pan with foil in the last 10 minutes of baking.
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Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before removing it. Turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely before glazing.
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In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice. Adjust quantities to achieve the desired consistency (aim for thick but spreadable).
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Evenly spread or drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf. Slice and serve.
# Notes:
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Tent the loaf with foil during the last few minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
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Adjust glaze consistency by varying the powdered sugar and lemon juice proportions.