🍋🫐 Lemon Blueberry Loaf 🫐🍋

Posted by BMA24

This Lemon Blueberry Loaf is a delightful and refreshing treat, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. The combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries creates a moist and flavorful loaf that everyone will love.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🍋 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 🍚 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 🥚 2 large eggs
  • 🍋 1/2 cup milk
  • 🍋 Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 🫐 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 🍰 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

  • 🍋 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 🍋 2 tablespoons lemon juice

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Batter:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.

Bake the Loaf:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Glaze:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf.

Serve:

  1. Slice the loaf and enjoy!

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes
Total Time: 75-85 minutes
Servings: 8-10 slices
Calories: 220 kcal per slice

💡 Notes:

  • For an extra burst of flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter.
  • You can substitute the blueberries with raspberries or blackberries if desired.
  • Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Enjoy your Lemon Blueberry Loaf! 🍋🫐