Description
This Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and wonderfully moist with bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries in every slice. It’s perfect for brunch, dessert, afternoon tea, or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or loaf pan.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70 to 85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Add a simple lemon glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice for extra citrus flavor.
Substitute almond extract for vanilla extract for a subtle nutty flavor.
White chocolate chips make a delicious addition.
Use frozen blueberries without thawing to prevent excess moisture.
Sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking for added crunch.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
