Go Back

Lemon blueberry loaf with lemon glaze

The combination of sweet, juicy blueberries and tart lemon is enchanted, especially when baked into a soft, moist loaf. One of those recipes that fills your kitchen with a scent that makes everyone want to come over for a bite is this Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze. It's elegant enough to serve at brunch, showers, or holiday parties, but still simple enough for a weekday treat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course: Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients – Loaf:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon for blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Ingredients – Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Method
 

Instructions – Loaf:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir just until combined.
  6. Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Instructions – Glaze:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and glossy.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf, letting it drip down the sides.
  3. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  4. Enjoy!