Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake – Summer Slice Favorite Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake. A moist and tender cake bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemony goodness, topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs 🥚🥚🥚
- Zest of 2 lemons 🍋🍋
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (can use frozen, thawed and drained) 🫐
Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
Instructions
- Prep & Preheat: Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add Eggs & Flavors: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine & Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Glaze (Optional): Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Toss blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding to prevent sinking 🫐🌾
- Add poppy seeds for a delightful crunch and texture 🌱
- Use a bundt pan for a fancy presentation 🎂
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake, Summer Dessert, Baking Recipe, Lemon Cake Recipe