Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino has the perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors. Read on to learn how to make yours.

I was out the other day with a friend who suggested we try some of Starbucks secret menu items. The adventurous spirit in me agreed since I had never tried them. We decided to try out Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino. This is among the best drinks I have ever had at Starbucks. I decided to find out how it is made, and this is what I found.

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Brief history of the drink

Starbucks started making Frappuccinos in 1995. As the popularity grew, especially during summer, customers and baristas incorporated their creativity by playing around with ingredients to make new variations. This led to the birth of Starbucks secret menu. Over the years, many inventions have been witnessed all over social media, and the Lemon Cake Frappuccino is a result of the secret menu.

Is Lemon Cake Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, the Lemon Cake Frappuccino is still available at Starbucks. However, it is only available on the secret menu, which has many variations. The good news is that all the ingredients are readily available all year round.

Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino (ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in a Lemon Cake Frappuccino – (ingredients)

Ingredients

What is actually in a Lemon Cake Frappuccino? From the Starbucks secret menu website, the Lemon Cake Frappuccino is made from a base drink, a Vanilla Crème Frappuccino. However, other ingredients are added to it to enhance the flavor.

Milk: milk adds a nice creamy flavor which ties the Frappuccino perfectly together.
Lemonade: This gives the Frappuccino its main flavor profile and tangy flavor.
Lemon cake pop: the cake pop adds a pleasant creamy taste to the drink and also makes the drink more filling.
Ice: since this is a Frappuccino, ice is a crucial ingredient as it gives the drink its signature texture.
White mocha: this adds a nice chocolaty flavor to the drink as well as some subtle sweetness
Vanilla syrup: vanilla goes well with many Starbucks’ drinks, adding a nice earthy flavor.

Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino: sizes, nutrition, caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino can be ordered in three different sizes; tall cup (12 ounces), Grande cup (16 ounces), and venti cup (24 ounces). If you are a sweet tooth, the venti will be an excellent choice However, you can have the tall for starters and work your way up.

Nutritional facts

The nutritional content of Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino is proportional to the cup size. From this table, the calories are way high. This is typical for most Frappes and consuming them requires keenness to avoid health issues. The fats are high, sugars are too high for a single drink, and it has significant cholesterol. With this in mind, this drink should be consumed in moderation.

Calorie Content 375	Calories from fat 153 g 0 % daily value
Nutrient content ( per Grande serving)	% of Daily Value
Total fat 16 g Trans fat 0.5 g Saturated fat 10 g	20 % 0 % 51 %
Total carbohydrates 53 g Sugar 52 g Dietary fiber 1 g	19 %
Proteins	6 g
Cholesterol 50 mg	17 %
Sodium 252mg

Caffeine

Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino has zero caffeine since no coffee is added to the drink. This makes it a great non-caffeine choice for people cutting their caffeine intake. Kids can also indulge in this delicacy once in a while.

So, what does Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino taste like?

Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino has a unique flavor. Unlike many people would think Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino is not bitter, the lemonade that is added is very subtle but stands out pleasantly. The cake pop adds a nice sweetness to the drink and gives it its filling nature. The vanilla syrup added to the drink gives it a subtle earthy flavor tone which ties the drink together perfectly.

Ways to Customize Lemon Cake Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks LEMON CAKE FRAPPUCCINO variations

Starbucks drinks are highly versatile and can be made in many ways to suit customers’ needs. Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino can be customized by substituting animal and plant-based milk. The white mocha sauce can either have sugar or be sugar-free, depending on your taste preference.

How to make Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Secret Menu: Lemon Cake Frappuccino

Starbucks Lemon Cake Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

Getting your favorite drink from Starbucks might not always be welcome, especially if you have a guest over. In such scenarios, it would be best to know how to make it at home.

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