Description
A delightful treat perfect for any occasion, combining tangy lemon and sweet blueberries for a refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with nonstick spray.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and milk alternately to the wet ingredients on low speed. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a serving platter.
- Whisk melted butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla for the glaze until smooth, adding more lemon juice if needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm loaf and let it soak in before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemons. Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon, Blueberry, Loaf, Dessert, Baking