Starbucks Lemon Loaf - Iced Lemon Cake 🍋💛

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and reduces saturated fat.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and corn starch in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream together soft unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy for about 2 minutes using a hand mixer.

Add lemon zest to the butter and sugar mixture.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Optionally, add yellow food coloring to the mixture.

Add sour cream to the mixture to make it moist and soft.

Add milk to the mixture.

Add fresh lemon juice to the mixture.

Use a spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.

Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan by greasing the bottom and placing parchment paper on top.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

Bake the cake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, checking at the 45-minute mark with a toothpick inserted in the center.

Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes after baking.

Brush the top of the cake with a lemon syrup made from powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice.

Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading the glaze on top, made from powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and milk.

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