Description
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is a vibrant dessert that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of juicy blueberries. This moist and flavorful cake is ideal for any gathering, from family picnics to cozy brunches. Enjoy it as a delightful treat on its own or elevate your dessert table by pairing it with whipped cream or a refreshing berry salad. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before gradually incorporating into the wet mixture.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest until evenly mixed.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg