Starbucks: lemon loaf

Since its may now and were getting into muggy weather, i thought id share one of my all time favourite loafs that can be done on a rainy day. I don't know if any of you have tasted Starbucks famous lemon loaf well this will give it its run for its money.

INGREDIENTS: Loaf

3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon extract (do not use tablespoons, lemon oil or lemon juice 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon Glaze:

1 cup confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice (add more if necessary for best consistency)

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre heat oven to 350F. grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and flour the pan.

2. in a large bowl, add the eggs, sugar, sour cream, and whisk until smooth and combined.

3. add in the oil as you whisking to combine.

4. Add the lemon zest, lemon extract, and whisk to combine.

5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt stir until it is just combined, there will be some lumps,( i find it comes out better if theres a few lumps in it) don't try to stir them smooth.

6. add batter into prepared pan, level with spatula and Bake for about 50 to 52 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

7. during the last 10 minutes of baking, loosely add a sheet of foil over pan to prevent dark browning on the top

8. Allow loaf to cool in pan on top of a wire rack for at least 30 minutes (i waited tell it was fully cool)

9. Lemon Glaze - in a bowl, add confectioner's sugar and the lemon juice. whisk until smooth and combined. (play around tell you get your desired constancy)

recipe adapted from http://www.averiecooks.com/2015/01/best-lemon-loaf-better-starbucks-copycat.htm;