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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake with Glaze

A cozy loaf that brings together bright lemon and fresh blueberries, perfect for slow afternoons and Sunday dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Helps control salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Use room-temperature eggs for smooth batter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract Boosts bright flavor
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Whisk with baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream Keeps crumb tender
  • 2 zest lemons Use for bright flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries Give best texture when fresh
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and lemon extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the dry mix.
  6. Gently fold in the lemon zest and blueberries.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
  3. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. Whisk the powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.

Notes

For a richer crumb, consider adding cardamom or lemon thyme. Serve slices at brunch, as a cozy snack, or at picnics.