Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries in this moist and flavorful Lemon Blueberry Loaf. Topped with a zesty glaze, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed with 1 tablespoon flour)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare wet ingredients: Beat butter and sugar, then add eggs, sour cream, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, fold in blueberries, and pour into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest; drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
- Toss blueberries with flour to prevent sinking.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
