Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1 cup fresh blueberries
– ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
Creating this Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and granulated sugar.
3. Cream Butter: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Incorporate Flavors: Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter.
8. Fill the Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve a pourable consistency.
12. Glaze the Loaf: Once the loaf has cooled completely, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
By following these easy steps, you’ll create a delicious Lemon Blueberry Loaf that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g