Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries with this moist and flavorful Lemon Blueberry Loaf, topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for a sunny afternoon treat or a special dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Loaf:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, tossed in 1 tbsp flour
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
- Tossing blueberries in flour prevents sinking.
- Flavors develop best overnight.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
