This bread is a treat for anyone! Full of tasty lemon flavor, moist, and quick to prepare….this is a favorite with everyone!
Have you tried the Lemon Bread from Starbucks?? Oh boy! It is soooooo yummy! I could eat a slice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or even dessert. That’s just how yummy it is!!
Recently, I went to Starbucks to grab a coffee. I hadn’t had breakfast yet, so I decided to splurge and get a slice of their lemon bread. Unfortunately, they were completely sold out the morning I went and I didn’t get my sweet treat. Since I was still in the mood and heading to the grocery store anyways, I decided to buy some lemons and try an at home version.
Well, I went home, whipped a batch up and it was nasty. It was way too sour, not sweet at all, and not even moist. Epic fail! But, I was determined to try again, and since I had bought a big bag of lemons, I whipped up attempt number two. The end result was MUCH better! Just the right amount of lemon, quite moist, very quick to prepare, and my hubby/kids all loved it as well!!
Next time you are in the mood for lemon bread, skip Starbucks and make this recipe! It makes a lot more than the one slice you’d buy and is much more affordable!!
Enjoy!
Lemon Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon peel, grated
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the butter mixture.
- Pour in the milk and stir until just combined.
- Grease an 8x4 in. loaf pan, or 4 mini loaf pans.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan(s), filling about 1/2 way.
- Place pans into preheated oven, 350, and bake for 45 minutes if using a large pan, or 35 minutes if using mini pans.
- While bread is baking, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Once bread is finished, remove from oven and drizzle glaze evenly on top.
- Allow bread to cool slightly on cooling racks before serving!
Nutrition
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Pat McKittrick
Made a loaf of this Lemon bread today. I left off the glaze. It was great ! Definitely a keeper. Has the texture of a pound cake.
Kristin
Yea!! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Karen Cook
Can you add fresh blueberries to this
Kristin
Absolutely! Just toss the berries in some flour to prevent them from sinking in the bread! Enjoy!
Nancy Rutter
I make dozens of this bread every CHristmas and give for gifts. I do take a toothpick and make little holes in the top, then spoon the glaze over
A favorite to many!kexideg
Kristin
What a wonderful gift idea! I will have to remember that for teacher gifts!
gloria wolff
What would be the bake time for 4 small loafs?
Kristin
I would start around 25-30 minutes and keep an eye on it from there! Enjoy!
Sherrel P p
What are the nutrition stats? Calories, carbs, protein and fats?
Kristin
Stay tuned for this information. I am upgrading my recipe cards tonight and the nutritional information will be added to each recipe! Yea!!
Suzzanne
I need a really good Banana “Cake” recipe if you have on available. I don’t like lemon flavored anything, but I’m sure it’s really good for those who do! Looks beautiful!
Kristin
Ooooo, you just reminded me of a family recipe I have and never blogged! Its a banana cake with cream cheese frosting! I plan on making that soon and will get that on the blog! Thanks for the reminder!!
Karen Fein
Can I make this as muffins?
Kristin
Absolutely! That would be just as tasty!