Description
A moist and tangy Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake Loaf featuring fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest and juice. Perfect as a dessert or sweet breakfast treat, this loaf cake is baked to golden perfection with a tender crumb and crispy top.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh whole blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with nonstick spray or shortening for easier removal.
- Cream butter and sugar: Attach the paddle attachment to your stand mixer. Add the sugar and butter to the mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and pale.
- Add eggs and lemon: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing until combined.
- Mix dry ingredients and combine: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing. Slowly pour in the milk and continue to mix until the batter comes together, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Fold in blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute without crushing them.
- Bake the loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes until the top is cracked, golden brown, firm to the touch, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a wire rack for one hour. Remove by lifting the parchment paper and transfer the loaf to a serving tray before slicing.
Notes
- Storing: Once completely cooled, store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: After cooling for at least 90 minutes, wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container or zippered bag for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
