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Lemon Blueberry Loaf

Lemon Blueberry Loaf

This Lemon Blueberry Loaf is bursting with bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan 8.5 x 4.5 x 3 Inch

Ingredients
  

For Loaf

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating blueberries

For Lemon Syrup

  • 0.33 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

For Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • milk if needed to thin out the glaze

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease an 8.5x4.5x2.5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray then flour it.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the 1½ cups of flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
  • In another small bowl mix together the blueberries with the 1 tablespoon of flour. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter to prevent sinking.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • While the loaf is baking make the lemon syrup by cooking the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear.
  • Make the lemon glaze by whisking the icing sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Add milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes, then poke holes in the cake and pour the lemon syrup over it.
  • Cool completely, drizzle with lemon glaze, cut into slices and serve.

Notes

Greek yogurt keeps this loaf extra moist, but regular yogurt works if that’s what you’ve got on hand. The baking time may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lemon blueberry loaf, lemon blueberry yogurt loaf, lemon loaf
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