Description
This Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is a delightful mix of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries, baked into a rich, buttery pound cake. Moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze, this cake is perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and patted dry)
- 1 tbsp flour (for tossing blueberries)
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp milk or cream (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in Blueberries: Toss blueberries in 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 60-75 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when done.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice and serve with coffee, tea, or a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Tossing blueberries in flour prevents them from sinking.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: ~30g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg