Description
A delightful loaf combining tart lemons and sweet blueberries, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Let loaf cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack and drizzling with glaze.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with butter, tea, or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg