Description
This Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is a delightful blend of tangy lemon and sweet, juicy blueberries, perfect for any occasion. The moist and buttery texture, combined with a bright lemon glaze, makes every bite irresistible. Itβs easy to make and great for brunch, dessert, or even a quick snack. Packed with flavor and simple ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. ππ
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 Β½ cups (310g)
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: Β½ tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226g), softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 ΒΎ cups (350g)
- Eggs: 4 large
- Lemon zest: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: ΒΌ cup (60ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Fresh blueberries: 1 Β½ cups (225g)
- Buttermilk: Β½ cup (120ml)
- Powdered sugar (for glaze): 1 cup (120g)
- Milk (for glaze): 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated. Then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry mixture.
- Fold in Blueberries: Toss blueberries with a teaspoon of flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour and Bake: Pour batter into the greased loaf pan. Smooth the top and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake and let it set for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Coat blueberries with flour to prevent them from sinking.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg