Description
A bright and zesty lemon loaf bursting with fresh raspberries, moist and tender with a delicate crumb — perfect for spring or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream and lemon juice until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Carefully fold in the fresh raspberries, trying not to crush them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Swap raspberries for blueberries or blackberries depending on season.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangy twist.
Add a lemon glaze over the cooled loaf for extra sweetness.
Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before baking for added texture.
Toss raspberries in a bit of flour before folding in to prevent sinking.
Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat slices gently in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
