Lemon Blueberry Cake Loaf with Buttermilk Icing

Lemon blueberry cake is a popular dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the sweetness of blueberries, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lemon Blueberry Cake Loaf with Buttermilk Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup Fresh blueberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the buttermilk icing.
11. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.