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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor, this lemon blueberry pound cake is a perfect treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Baked Goods
Servings 10 slices
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch metal loaf pan
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest packed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup blueberries if using frozen, do not defrost
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs

For the Glaze

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest packed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, then spray the pan again.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, baking soda, and salt. Toss the blueberries with the remaining teaspoon of flour.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • With the mixer on low speed, beat in a third of the flour mixture, then half of the milk mixture, and continue alternating until combined.
  • Fold in the flour-dusted blueberries.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden brown and a tester comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
  • Transfer the cooled cake to a serving platter.
  • For the glaze, mix together the confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Adjust the consistency if necessary.
  • Spoon the glaze over the cake and let it set for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Slice with a serrated knife.
  • The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months; double-wrap securely.

Notes

You'll need 2 large lemons for the entire recipe. Be sure to zest them before you juice them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36g
Keyword Blueberries, Brunch, cake, dessert, lemon, Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
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