Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

This Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of blueberries. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is moist, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is simple to follow and requires basic baking skills. Serve it as a standalone treat or alongside a chicken recipe for a complete meal experience.

Delicious Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

This pound cake features a rich buttery base infused with lemon zest and studded with juicy blueberries. It takes about 1 hour to bake and serves 8 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice for glaze (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar for glaze (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to break them.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Glaze: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. If desired, mix lemon juice and powdered sugar to create a glaze and drizzle it over the cooled cake.