Description
This Lemon Blueberry Loaf is a delightful treat bursting with the fresh flavors of lemon and juicy blueberries. Topped with a zesty glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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For the Loaf:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries (tossed with 1 tablespoon flour)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with milk, then fold in blueberries.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, brush loaf with lemon syrup while warm.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
