Lemon Blueberry Bread
Ingredients
Bread
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (washed, dried and lightly coated in flour)
- 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to coat the blueberries)
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a mixer, combine butter and sugar and beat well to combine (mixture will be fairly dry). Add in eggs and beat until well combined. Add sour cream, vanilla and lemon extracts, lemon zest and lemon juice and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix by hand until combined, but do not over mix. Toss blueberries in flour. Fold in blueberries into batter and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into a 9x5 loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If loaf does not see done at 45 minutes but is browning, foil can be placed loosely over the top to allow more baking time without additional browning.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Icing
- Combine icing ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. If a thicker icing is desired, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time. If a thinner icing is desired, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time.
- Remove loaf from pan (it helps to run a knife around the edges first to make sure the loaf isn't sticking to the pan) and pour or spoon glaze over the top. Allow icing to set up for 20+ minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is not one that typically rises into a high dome. As you can tell from the photos, it's a bit more of a flat cake, so don't be alarmed if you do not be alarmed if your loaf doesn't rise high up and dome on the top.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 242mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.