Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a moist and tangy Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze. This charming quick bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor and sweet blueberries, each slice offers a refreshing taste that’s complemented beautifully by the glossy lemon glaze. With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all levels. Serve it alongside your favorite tea or coffee for an uplifting treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries without breaking them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg