Starbucks Gluten Free Lemon Loaf (Dairy Free) (2024)

I had been craving a lemon loaf for years and I knew it was a recipe that I wanted to tackle this summer. Gluten Free Lemon Loaf is the perfect slice of sunshine. You will also appreciate how this is a healthy gluten free lemon loaf in comparison to a traditional one. This is the perfect gluten free lemon loaf starbucks copycat, but it also resembles a gluten free lemon pound cake. Some also like to call this a gluten free lemon drizzle cake because of the delicious drizzle of icing on top.

This is the original gluten free lemon loaf post! Over the years everyone has created their own version, but we posted this back in 2017!

I love lemon. The smell and taste are one of my favorites. I had not baked with lemon until going gluten free, but I do enjoy lemon cake or a lemon loaf. In fact,

I was not too adventurous in the kitchen until I went gluten free. There was always pre-made treats and food at the grocery store so I would just go to the bakery to pick up whatever sounded good.

Without having that option now, I must experiment myself. I knew that I need this Gluten Free Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf in my life!

Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake

I had been craving the lemon loaf since I made it last week and was very ready for round two. I always have to make a recipe 2-3 times minimum to make sure it works out as it should before sharing with everyone.

The second time around I attempted a thicker frosting so it was more comparable to the Starbucks version.

This lemon loaf is made with very simple ingredients. In fact, everything in it can be found at WinCo. I use my Personal Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend in it and any vanilla non-dairy flavored yogurt will work.

What Ingredients do I need to make this Gluten free starbucks lemon loaf recipe?

• Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, I only use my personal blend or Better Batter for this! Flour is important. If purchase from Better Batter use the code, livingfreelygf for 30% off your purchase!
• Salt, Baking Powder, Xanthan Gum
• Tapioca Starch
• Sugar
• Dairy Free Vanilla Yogurt
• Coconut Oil (melted)
• Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, and Lemon Extract
• Powdered Sugar

How do I make this gluten free Lemon Pound Cake?

1. Start by preheating your oven
2. In a bowl whisk the dry ingredients together (not the powdered sugar, that’s for the glaze)
3. In a stand mixer add the eggs, sugar and yogurt. If you are not dairy free then a regular vanilla yogurt will work just fine. Mix on medium low for 2 minutes
4. Drizzle in the coconut oil with the mixer on until it is blended through
5. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract. Allow to mix on medium/low for another minute
6. Turn the speed on low and slowly add the dry flour mixture
7. Mix on medium speed for about 3 minutes, scrape the sides and mix for an additional minute
8. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean
9. Allow it to cool completely before glazing.
10. To make the glaze add the powdered sugar, lemon juice in a bowl and whisk. Add 1 tbsp at a time, until you get the consistency you desire.

Tips:

Your all purpose flour matters, it will dictate the texture of your baked goods, so make sure you use one you trust, or the 2 I recommended above.

If your all purpose flour contains xanthan gum, do not add more!

You can decide if your icing is a drizzle, or a thick icing. Personally, I prefer a thick icing, but both are great!

For more of a drizzle you can add more lemon juice, or drizzle it on while the loaf is still a little more.

For a thick icing, add 1 tbsp of lemon juice at a time and allow the mixture to sit for about 25 minutes. It will thicken up this way and the icing will stay in place better when you ice the loaf.

Ice your loaf over parchment paper as this can get messy!

Frequently Asked Question:

Why is there additional tapioca starch when it is already in the all purpose flour blend?

When I was recipe testing I found this helped with the texture of the loaf and made it perfect!

Gluten Free Lemon Pound Cake

It is moist and light with just the right amount of sweetness with a light and crisp lemon finish. This would be stunning at a brunch or as a gift to someone. It is perfect with an afternoon tea or just because you enjoy it.

Gluten Free Lemon Loaf Starbucks

If you like this gluten free starbucks lemon loaf recipe you can also find it in my cookbook along with over 100 other gluten and dairy free recipe that are simple to make with easy to find ingredients.

Want more delicious recipes like this gluten free starbucks lemon loaf recipe? I’ve got you covered…

• Chocolate Paleo Banana Bread
• Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
• Grain Free Chocolate Cake

This post was originally published April 13, 2017 and in Living Freely Gluten Free the cookbook. It has most recently been updated on July 8, 2021