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LEMON BLUEBERRY LOAF CAKE

Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

Delight in the moist and tender lemon bread bursting with juicy blueberries, generously coated with a simple-to-make lemon icing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Zester or grater
  • Toothpick for testing doneness

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Blueberry Loaf:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest ~2 lemons
  • 2 teaspoons pure lemon extract optional
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen

For the Lemon Icing:

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar aka icing sugar, aka powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

For the Lemon Blueberry Loaf:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon extract (if using), and vanilla extract (if using) until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
  • Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Lemon Icing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Once the loaves have cooled completely, drizzle the lemon icing over the top of each loaf.
  • Allow the icing to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.