Ah, a Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake—a classic, buttery dessert with a bright citrus twist and juicy bursts of blueberries. Here’s a detailed recipe for a moist, flavorful loaf:
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
For the lemon glaze (optional but recommended):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or line with parchment paper).
- Cream butter and sugar:
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries:
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled cake for an extra citrusy kick.
💡 Tips:
- Toss blueberries in a little flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking.
- For an extra lemony flavor, you can add 1–2 tsp lemon extract along with the zest.
If you want, I can also give a moist, single-layer bundt version that looks fancy but uses the same ingredients. It’s perfect for gifting or a special occasion.
Do you want me to give that version too?
