Comments on: Lemon Loaf (Starbucks Copycat)

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:17:40 +0000

In reply to Sharon Henne. Thank you so much for the feedback, Sharon! Enjoy

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:56:21 +0000

In reply to Gloria Bachand. Hi Gloria! I haven’t tried it, but I suspect a 1:1 gluten free flour could work. Please let me know how it goes if you give it a try!

By: Gloria Bachand

Gloria Bachand — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:57:43 +0000

Can I make this recipe with gluten-free flour.

By: Sharon Henne

Sharon Henne — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:19:46 +0000

I have made this twice, and it turned out fantastic bath times. I live at high altitude, so I used half cake flour and half all-purpose flour. The first time I made it, it fell just a little bit, so this time, I also reduced the baking powder from 3/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. Success! I love the almost pound cake like texture of this cake! Thank you for all that you do.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:56:21 +0000

In reply to Millie. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Millie! I'm so glad everyone enjoye this one so much! This one definitely took A LOT of testing so it's great to hear it turned out so well. :)

By: Millie

Millie — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:26:27 +0000

I made this lemon loaf for a pool party that I went to this weekend. It was such a huge hit by everyone. It really was the best lemon loaf I have had! Thank you so much for taking the time to perfect this recipe it was outstanding!!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:23:03 +0000

In reply to Bess Norman. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Bess! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

By: Bess Norman

Bess Norman — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:09:24 +0000

I made this yesterday for a family gathering. It looked beautiful and it tasted so good. Probably one of the best cakes I’ve ever eaten. Thank you so much for the recipe. I did not use the simple syrup method.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:20:18 +0000

In reply to Kathy. Hi Kathy! I haven't actually tried it. It's something I do plan on working on. If you do try it I would love to know how it turns out. :)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:35:17 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. Hi! Looks amazing. Cant wait to try it this weekend. Quick question for you. Have you folded blueberries in? And if so, can you tell me all the things; how, what, where, when, why thanks!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:24:04 +0000

In reply to Tracy. Hi Tracy! Sorry I am just seeing this! Yes you would need 250g of all purpose flour. :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:09:53 +0000

In reply to Liz. Hi Liz! I'm so sorry to hear this happened! There are a few things that could have happened. The batter may not have been mixed properly. The egg whites may not have been whipped properly. It may have also needed more time to bake. Was it gummy when you cut into it?

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:27 +0000

hi there,
can you explain why the cake sunk while cooling. tastes great but not as high as it should have been, no domestic.
thank you

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:18:02 +0000

Hi am about to make this cake. The Starbucks copy. Not sure I understand the flour part. We don’t have cake flour in UK but do I still use 250g as note says ? Thanks x

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:57:25 +0000

In reply to Melanie Kaplan-Biddle. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Melanie! I am so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

By: Melanie Kaplan-Biddle

Melanie Kaplan-Biddle — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:21:10 +0000

I am in love with this cake! So delicious from the decadently moist crumb to the fresh lemon flavor. I have already made two in two weeks. It truly is one of the best lemon cakes I have ever had!!! Great job!!!!💜

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:36 +0000

In reply to C ONeil. Thank you so much for trying my recipe! I'm so glad it was such a hit! :)

By: C ONeil

C ONeil — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:05:23 +0000

Off the charts deliciously moist lemony loaf! I ended up using my 4 mini loaf pan to make 3 loaves so adjusted the time accordingly. Every step and ingredient made these a resounding success. Thanks so much!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:56:11 +0000

In reply to Jan. I am so glad you enjoyed it so much, Jan! My pan is actually a 1.25 lb pan. Thank you for trying my recipe. :)

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:33:06 +0000

Just made this and it’s delicious. Thanks for the recipe. I have one question. Did you use 1.5 loaf pan? My USA pan is a 1 pound loaf and the batter reach to the top . I took some out and made 3 cupcakes

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:19:23 +0000

In reply to Lucina. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Lucina! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed both this lemon loaf and the strawberry lemonade. I truly appreciate your support. :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:14:48 +0000

In reply to Zaira. Hi Zaira! Full fat greek yogurt should work fine as a substitute for the sour cream. :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 28 May 2026 01:15:41 +0000

In reply to Shannon. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Shannon! I'm so glad you've been enjoying it so much! :)

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:09:44 +0000

I have baked this 3 times. Each time I am truly amazed by how delicious it is. Because of the butter and oil, it keeps moist for days, if it lasts that long. I have tried so many lemon loaves and this is by far the best. I no longer am hunting for another recipe. This is a keeper!!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:51:22 +0000

In reply to cj. Thank you so much, CJ! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)