Lemon-Blueberry Loaf

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No mixer needed for this colorful, tasty, lemon-blueberry loaf. A tried-and-true recipe I have used for many years. Like most sweet loaves, this one tastes best when wrapped tightly and allowed to sit for a day to let the flavors meld.

Submitted by AUNT MAMIE
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x5-inch loaf
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Ingredients

Loaf:

  • cooking spray (such as Pam®)

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup butter, melted and slightly cooled

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced, divided

  • ⅓ cup milk

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ¼ cups frozen blueberries, unthawed

Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

  2. Whisk together sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs, and lemon juice in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Mix in milk.

  3. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in a separate bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons flour mixture and place in a third, smaller bowl with frozen blueberries; stir to coat. Stir remaining flour mixture into milk-sour cream mixture with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, blending until just combined. Fold floured blueberries into batter and transfer into the prepared loaf pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

  5. Meanwhile, mix together icing sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl for the topping.

  6. Remove loaf from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the top with a toothpick. Pour topping over loaf and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.

Editor's Note:

We have corrected this recipe to add the eggs in Step 2.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
9g Fat
45g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 102mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.