This moist and flavorful loaf is bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon zest. It’s topped with a tangy lemon glaze for an extra burst of citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients:
- For the Loaf:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if using frozen)
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions:
- Prepare the Loaf Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream or yogurt, milk, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Bake the Loaf:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze the Loaf:
- Once the loaf has cooled completely, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
- Serve:
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips and Notes:
- Blueberry Preparation: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- Lemon Zest: Lemon zest adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the loaf and glaze.
- Sour Cream/Yogurt: Sour cream or yogurt adds moisture and tenderness to the loaf.
- Glaze Consistency: Adjust the amount of lemon juice to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
- Make Ahead: This loaf can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Enjoy your delicious Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze!