Ingredients
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Cake:
- ½ cup sweet cream butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 fresh lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp flour (for coating the blueberries)
Lemon Glaze:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Fresh lemon juice (from the remaining lemon)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Prepare the Blueberries
- Rinse and dry the fresh blueberries.
- Toss them with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake batter.
Step 3: Make the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the zest of 1 lemon and half of the lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the floured blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
Step 4: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Make the Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup powdered sugar and just enough of the remaining lemon juice to make a smooth, pourable glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g