Sometimes you just need that little something to pair with a morning coffee, and this is how Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake came to be. I hadn’t had this loaf in quite a while yet after indulging in a slice at a coffee shop while on travels recently, it sparked a craving.
Yet, buying it by the slice can be costly, as we know so baking it at home is the frugal option. Plus it’s so easy to make!
Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake
When making Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake, you can use frozen blueberries yet right now the fresh and tasty BC Blueberries are in season – which means that I ‘blueberry all the things’.
Getting my blueberry fix is one of the reasons why I look forward to the farmers market every week. Which is why I have an extensive blueberry recipes section on the blog.
This means I usually leave with a boxful and I happily enjoy them through the week in everything from breakfasts to desserts, salads and for snacking.
Not only a great price while in season from now until September, BC Blueberries are delicious. The province is the largest highbush blueberry region in the world – Lucky us!
Just look for the largest plump berries and you know you scored the right ones. Keep in mind, www.bcblueberry.com has more information and over 100 blueberry recipes featuring both sweet and savoury.
While making Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake this time, I recalled that the last time, the blueberries sank into the batter while cooking.
While it certainly doesn’t change taste {YUM!}, I wanted the blueberries to be better distributed through the loaf this time.
A search told me to toss damp blueberries in flour before adding to batter, to prevent falling while cooking. Yet it didn’t work – let me know in the comments if there’s another trick to try next time I make this recipe {read – most likely next week}.
If not, no worries, we’ll still enjoy it much the same.
This loaf cake recipe deserves to be tried – and if you’d like something similar yet more dessert-like, try these Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes. I’d also suggest this amazing Carrot Cake recipe.
Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake is so moist and delicious. A sweet and savoury quick bread or cake recipe - blueberries and lemon are a winning combination!
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1.5 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 370, and either grease a loaf pan with butter or line the loaf pan with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside
Using an electric mixer - blend the butter, eggs, sugar, yogurt, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest.
When combined, mix in half of the flour mixture and then half the milk. Repeat back and forth until all combined.
Add the blueberries to the batter and stir gently by hand to combine.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 48-53 minutes, or until a toothpick/knife comes out clean when inserted. When done, move to a wire rack to cool
Make the glaze by combining the butter, icing sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Whisk well to remove lumps. If you'd like a thicker glaze, add another tsp of icing sugar. Add the glaze after the loaf has cooled, yet still somewhat warm to the touch.
Best served warm yet that's your choice - enjoy!
Lynda Cook says
I love blueberry/lemon loaf but like you said my blueberries always sink to the bottom and I have done the dusting of flour as well, it would be nice to know how to keep them up!!
Janet M says
Blueberries and lemons are two favorites of mine so I will try this recipe.
Tasha says
I haven’t had Blueberry Lemon Cake Loaf in forever! Never made it from scratch either. Will definitely be giving this recipe a go! YUM!
Carole D says
I will try this recipies, love the ingredient and looks delicious!
Alison Braidwood says
I’m off to pick wild blueberries for the first time in 3 years next weekend. We’ve had a drought in northern Ontario and the berries haven’t been good. But this should be a bumper year.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
That Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake looks so inviting, moist and delicious. 🙂
Stephanie LaPlante says
This sounds so very delicious! Definitely trying this recipe!
HEIDI C. says
I am such a fan of blueberries and lemon together in desserts. This loaf sounds delicious!
Debbie W says
This is absolute decadence. Moist and sweet
Leeanne c says
Nothing like fresh blueberries for the summertime. Great for baking with, preserving and just enjoy by themselves. I just may make this
Louise says
oh my looks good. I must try this recipe out
Linda H says
I often make blueberry muffins but this recipe looks like it would be a nice change.
Gord says
Lemon and blueberry are such great flavours together. We are going to give this recipe a try.
Shirleyp says
This looks delicious
Ali P says
I’d like this! Blueberry and lemon go really well together.
kristen visser says
wow what a great combination! I always have a bit of lemon cake with my coffee every morning but I have not have the combination of lemon and blueberries together. how refreshing
Kristy says
I love lemon loaf! Cant wait to try this recipe.
Carol M says
Blueberries and lemon, two of my favourite flavours. Thanks for the recipe.
Judy Cowan says
Sounds really good, just got some blueberries so I think I will have to bake up one of these loaves this week. Thanks for the recipe.
Dona Durie says
I love lemon and blueberries. Thank you for the recipe, printed and making it. Looks delicious.