Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
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A buttery, citrus-infused pound cake bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon zest—perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened for rich texture
- Granulated Sugar: 1 ¼ cups, for balanced sweetness
- Eggs: 4 large, room temperature for structure
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups, provides body and texture
- Baking Powder: 1 ½ teaspoons, gives a gentle lift
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon, enhances all flavors
- Lemon Zest: From 2 lemons, brings vibrant citrus aroma
- Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons, for tangy brightness
- Whole Milk or Buttermilk: ½ cup, adds moisture
- Fresh Blueberries: 1 ½ cups, sweet and juicy bursts
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, rounds out flavor
- Flour (extra): 1 tablespoon, for tossing berries
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Assemble the Dish: Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries gently.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour batter into pan, bake 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack. Glaze or dust with sugar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve with tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Toss berries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Top with a lemon glaze for extra zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg