Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze, a perfect blend of juicy blueberries and zesty lemon flavors. This moist and tender quick bread is ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert. With its easy preparation and bright flavors, it’s guaranteed to brighten your day. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or sharing with friends, this loaf brings a refreshing twist to your table. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly, allowing you to enjoy its deliciousness for days on end!
Ingredients
- 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) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice 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 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg