{"id":84405,"date":"2026-01-27T13:25:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/?p=84405"},"modified":"2026-01-27T13:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:25:57","slug":"moist-lemon-loaf-cake-starbucks-copycat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/moist-lemon-loaf-cake-starbucks-copycat\/","title":{"rendered":"Moist Lemon Loaf Cake &#8211; Starbucks Copycat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This moist lemon loaf cake beats Starbucks &#8211; an easy, classic lemon cake made in a loaf pan with fresh lemon zest and a homemade lemon syrup. Soft, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor, it\u2019s the perfect simple lemon drizzle cake for everyday baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"1248\" data-pin-description=\"This moist lemon loaf cake is so much better than Starbucks an easy, classic lemon cake made in a loaf pan with fresh lemon zest and a homemade lemon syrup. Soft, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor, it\u2019s the perfect simple lemon drizzle cake for everyday baking.\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saftiger-zitronenkuchen-1.jpg\" alt=\"moist Starbucks copycat lemon drizzle cake with thick lemon icing on top. \" class=\"wp-image-84408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saftiger-zitronenkuchen-1.jpg 832w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saftiger-zitronenkuchen-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cakes are just\u2026 cake. And then there\u2019s this one. This <strong>moist lemon loaf cake<\/strong> is bright, buttery, and soaked with just enough lemon syrup to make every bite soft, tender, and deeply lemony without turning it into a soggy situation. If you like Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake, you HAVE to try this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret to the bold flavor? We rub fresh lemon zest directly into the sugar before mixing the batter. This releases all those fragrant citrus oils and gives the cake a natural, sunshine-y aroma. Then, while the cake is still warm, we spoon over a homemade lemon syrup that soaks right in and keeps the crumb incredibly moist for days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"This moist lemon loaf cake is an easy, classic lemon cake made in a loaf pan with fresh lemon zest and a homemade lemon syrup. Soft, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor, it\u2019s the perfect simple lemon drizzle cake for everyday baking.\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saftiger-zitronenkuchen-kastenform-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"moist lemon loaf cake batter  being poured in a loaf cake pan \" class=\"wp-image-84409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saftiger-zitronenkuchen-kastenform-1-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saftiger-zitronenkuchen-kastenform-1-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love lemon desserts, you should also try my<a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/easy-overnight-lemon-poppy-seed-muffins-bakery-style\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"16710\"> lemon poppy seed muffins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/easy-french-lemon-tart-recipe-tarte-au-citron-refined-sugar-free\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17037\">classic lemon tart<\/a>, or my l<a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/lemon-white-chocolate-truffles-recipe\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17049\">emon truffles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the kind of cake you bake for guests\u2026 and then secretly hope they cancel. It is: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incredibly <strong>moist and tender<\/strong> thanks to lemon syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big <strong>fresh lemon flavor<\/strong> from zest and juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy <strong>one-bowl style batter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stays soft and moist for several days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better than Starbucks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"1248\" data-pin-description=\"This moist lemon loaf cake is an easy, classic lemon cake made in a loaf pan with fresh lemon zest and a homemade lemon syrup. Soft, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor, it\u2019s the perfect simple lemon drizzle cake for everyday baking.\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/german-lemon-cake-1.jpg\" alt=\"a sliced lemon loaf cake with lemon icing on top \" class=\"wp-image-84410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/german-lemon-cake-1.jpg 832w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/german-lemon-cake-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips &amp; Variations: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t skip rubbing the zest into the sugar \u2014 this boosts the lemon flavor naturally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cake tastes even better the next day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For extra lemon intensity, add 1 extra tablespoon lemon juice to the batter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add poppy seeds for a lemon poppy seed loaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can add blueberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swap part of the lemon juice in the syrup for limoncello<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use orange zest and juice for a citrus twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room temperature:<\/strong> Store airtight for up to 4 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Possible, but bring to room temp before serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Slice and freeze for up to 3 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769538364165\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is my lemon cake dry?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most often it was baked too long or didn\u2019t get enough syrup. This cake loves moisture.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769539165064\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I reduce the sugar?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Slightly in the cake, yes. 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Soft, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor, it\u2019s the perfect simple lemon drizzle cake for everyday baking.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-tags-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-course-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name 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class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGerman\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-keyword-name\">Keyword<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword\">\n\t\t\t\t\tlemon drizzle cake, lemon loaf cake, moist lemon cake\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-times-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M4.3,16.6l-2.2,2.2c-0.6,0.6-0.9,1.3-0.9,2.1c0,0.8,0.3,1.6,0.9,2.1s1.3,0.9,2.1,0.9c0.8,0,1.6-0.3,2.1-0.9l2.2-2.2L4.3,16.6z\"\/><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.6,5.4l-3.5-3.5c-1.1-1.1-2.6-1.8-4.2-1.8s-3.1,0.6-4.2,1.8l-8.4,8.4c-0.4,0.4-0.4,1,0,1.4l7.1,7.1C9.5,18.9,9.7,19,10,19c0,0,0,0,0,0c0.3,0,0.5-0.1,0.7-0.3L22.6,6.8C23,6.4,23,5.8,22.6,5.4z M9.2,14.6l-1.4-1.4l6.4-6.4l1.4,1.4L9.2,14.6z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-prep-time-name\">Prep Time<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details 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d=\"M21,11h2.949C23.466,5.181,18.819,0.534,13,0.051V3h-2V0.051C5.181,0.534,0.534,5.181,0.051,11H3v2H0.051C0.534,18.819,5.181,23.466,11,23.949V21h2v2.949c5.819-0.484,10.466-5.13,10.949-10.949H21V11z M17,13h-5.535L6.613,5.723l1.664-1.109L12.535,11H17V13z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-total-time-name\">Total Time<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\">hour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name\">Servings<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-84411\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-calories-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><rect data-color=\"color-2\" x=\"21\" y=\"8\" fill=\"#343434\" \/><path fill=\"#343434\" d=\"M18,5H1C0.448,5,0,5.447,0,6v12c0,0.553,0.448,1,1,1h17c0.552,0,1-0.447,1-1V6C19,5.447,18.552,5,18,5z M11,12v4l-7-5l5,1V8l6,5L11,12z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name\">Calories<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories\">200<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit\">kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">For the Lemon Cake<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large lemons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">zest + juice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">150g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">190g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cornstarch<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">40g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">120g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">melted and slightly cooled (120g)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">For the Lemon Syrup (25% more than classic)<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">60ml<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\u00bd<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh lemon juice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">50ml<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat your oven to 325\u00b0F (160\u00b0C fan). Grease and lightly flour a loaf pan.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Wash the lemons in hot water. Finely zest them, then rub the zest into the sugar using your fingers until the sugar feels slightly damp and smells intensely lemony.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the eggs to the lemon sugar and beat for 2\u20133 minutes until pale and slightly fluffy.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Stir the sour cream and melted butter together.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the dry ingredients and the butter mixture alternately to the egg mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bake for 45\u201355 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">Make the Lemon Syrup<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">While the cake is baking:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add water, lemon juice, and sugar to a small saucepan.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Heat gently, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Let it simmer for 1\u20132 minutes, then keep warm.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">Soak the Cake<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">As soon as the cake comes out of the oven:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Poke holes all over the top with a skewer or toothpick.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Slowly spoon the warm syrup over the hot cake, a little at a time, letting it soak in before adding more.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">This step is what makes the cake incredibly moist and gives it that bakery-style texture.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Let the cake cool completely in the pan, then remove and dust with powdered sugar or cover with a simple icing made from lemon juice and icing sugar.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This moist lemon loaf cake beats Starbucks &#8211; an easy, classic lemon cake made in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":84393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5542],"tags":[7477,7349],"class_list":["post-84405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakes","tag-baking","tag-german-2"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Moist Lemon Loaf Cake - Starbucks Copycat - Cinnamon&amp;Coriander<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This moist lemon loaf cake beats Starbucks - an easy, classic lemon cake made in a loaf pan with fresh lemon zest and a homemade lemon syrup. 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