Want the Starbucks Lemon Pound Cake without the Starbucks prices? This recipe is an easy and affordable way to get the lemon cake you love from a box cake mix!
This bright and sweet lemon pound cake is just like one you’d find at Starbucks. Made in just under an hour! It’s perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or a sweet treat any time of the day.
The best part of making this yourself? Your home smells delicious, and this recipe makes two, whole loafs!
Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Pound Cake Recipe
Who doesn’t love lemons? They are fresh, sunny and in season all year! It seems like many recipes call for a little lemon zest, lemon juice, or are served with a side of lemon. Lemon completes everything with a little extra “zing!” One of my favorite ways to treat myself at Starbucks is to get a warmed, lemon pound cake slice.
The only problem? Starbucks can become an expensive treat for lemon cake lovers. This recipe utilizes a couple of box cake mixes which is going to save you time and money without sacrificing any flavor!
Looking to save a little extra money? Try this Homemade cake mix recipe instead of buying another box! It’s one of the best ways for how to make a box cake mix taste better!
Looking for more Starbucks copycat recipes? Try these Bacon & Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites!
Ingredients:
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- Lemon Cake Mix-1 box
- Instant Lemon Pudding Mix-1 box
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 5-6 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
How To Make Lemon Pound Cake:
- Mix: together your packaged mixes, sour cream, veggie oil, eggs water and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a bowl for 1-2 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Pour: half your batter into greased and floured 9×5 in loaf pans.
- Bake: loaves for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Let cool: for 30 minutes and remove from the pan.
- Mix and drizzle: your cup of powdered sugar and 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice to glaze your cake.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Tips + Variations:
Tips + Variations:Make it Vegan:
Use these two simple substitutions:
- 1 egg = 1/4 cup of applesauce
- Substitute sour cream for equal parts full fat coconut milk. Let it refrigerate overnight for the same consistency. I recommend canned brands like That Kitchen!
- You can find many cake mixes that don’t have any powdered dairy in them, such as Betty Crocker!
And voila! It’s Vegan!
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Lemon Pound Cake (Starbucks Copy Cat)
Ingredients
Lemon Pound Cake
- 1 15.25 oz Package Lemon Cake Mix
- 1 3.4 oz Box Instant Lemon Pudding Mix
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour two, 9×5 inch loaf pans.
- Combine all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour half the batter in each of the pans.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.Let cool in loaf pan for about 30 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely.
- Mix together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the top of the cake. Cut into pieces and serve.
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