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Blueberry and Lemon Loaf

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350
A delightful loaf cake bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Loaf Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp lemon extract ((optional))
  • 1 whole lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour ((sifted))
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups blueberries ((tossed in flour))

Crumble Topping

  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Prepare crumble topping: Rub flour, butter, and sugar together until crumbly and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 160C fan/175C/350F and line/grease a 9” loaf tin.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well and set aside.
  • Toss blueberries in ¼ cup of flour, ensure they are coated, and set aside.
  • Add sugar, lemon zest, oil, and lemon extract to a bowl and stir until combined.
  • Add egg and lemon juice, stir until well combined.
  • Add ⅓ of the dry mixture to the egg mixture and stir until just combined. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients.
  • Add milk and sour cream, gently fold until well combined.
  • Add the flour-coated blueberries to the mix.
  • Pour into a lined loaf tin, sprinkle topping evenly, and bake for 60-80 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  • Combine lemon juice, butter, and icing sugar, stir until combined. Drizzle glaze on top and serve.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the crumble topping.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberries, lemon

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 200mg