Description

A soft, moist lemon blueberry pound cake bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a light afternoon treat.

Ingredients

For the cake:

½ cup milk

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, packed

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 cups + 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen; do not thaw if frozen)

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1¼ cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

For the glaze:

¾ cup confectioners’ sugar

¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest, packed

1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray, line with parchment, and spray again.
In a small bowl, whisk milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to curdle.
In another bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, baking soda, and salt. Toss blueberries in remaining 1 teaspoon of flour.
In a mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
On low speed, add a third of the flour mixture, then half of the milk mixture. Repeat, ending with the flour mixture. Scrape the bowl as needed.
Fold in flour-coated blueberries with a spatula.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and a tester comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, stir confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until thick but pourable. Spoon over cooled cake and let set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Swap blueberries for raspberries or blackberries for variety.
Add poppy seeds for extra texture and lemon-poppy flavor.
Double the zest in the glaze for more lemon punch.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a dessert version.
Use a metal loaf pan for best results.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg