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Ultimate Blueberry Lemon Loaf Recipe: Easy Moist Citrus Berry Cake

This Blueberry Lemon Loaf is a bakery-quality treat featuring sweet blueberries and zesty lemon flavors in a wonderfully moist quick bread perfect for brunch or tea time. The recipe creates a tender crumb structure that maintains moisture for days, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced bakers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon flour (for coating blueberries)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Toss the fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour—this prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial for creating a tender crumb texture.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined. The batter may look slightly curdled at this point—this is normal due to the acidity from the lemon juice.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix—a few streaks of flour are okay. Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
  6. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing; don't overmix the batter to avoid tough texture; coat blueberries in flour to prevent sinking; fresh blueberries work best but frozen can be used without thawing; loaf tastes better the next day as flavors meld together.