Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf Recipe

Craving something sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavors? This Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf recipe is your perfect solution! It’s incredibly simple to whip up, delivering a moist, tender crumb packed with juicy blueberries and a bright lemon zest. Get ready to impress with minimal effort!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice/vinegar)
• 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, tossed with 1 tablespoon flour
• For the Lemon Glaze:
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients (e.g., flour, buttermilk, flour, buttermilk, flour). Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries. Coating them in flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
9. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the loaf cools, prepare the lemon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
11. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.