Description
Delightful Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake blends zesty citrus with sweet berries in a moist, irresistible dessert. Bakers will savor each rich slice of this classic Southern-style treat that promises pure comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Fruit Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (180°C) and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a thin layer of grease.
- Utilize a stand mixer or hand mixer to blend butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually into the creamed mixture, thoroughly incorporating each before adding the next.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk to ensure even distribution.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and lemon juice to the butter mixture, mixing gently to maintain a smooth, consistent batter.
- Delicately fold lemon zest and fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly spread throughout without crushing the berries.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before carefully extracting and serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing that creates a light, airy texture.
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by tossing them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.
- Use fresh, plump blueberries for the most vibrant flavor and best visual appeal in your pound cake.
- Adjust lemon zest quantity based on personal preference for a more intense or subtle citrus kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg