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Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze, is a delicious dessert that’s moist and easy to make with beautiful lemony blueberry flavour then drizzled with a simple 2 ingredient glaze! Serve for the perfect breakfast, brunch or dessert treat! Recipe includes easy step-by-step video and pictures.
If you’re looking for more recipes to satisfy that sweet tooth, consider making these Easy Coffee Cake Muffins, this Easy Classic Banana Bread with Recipe Video, or these classic How to Make Soft Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Recipe)!
Table of Contents
- Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
- Check Out these Other Baking Delights…
- How to Make Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
- Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze Step-by-Step Recipe Video
- Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze Recipe Tips and Notes
- Can I Make Ahead Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
- How to Store Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
- Can I Freeze this Blueberry Lemon Loaf?
- Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?
- Can I Use a Different Type of Berry?
- How Do you Keep Blueberry Lemon Loaf Moist?
- How do I Prevent the Edges of the Loaf from Overcooking?
- Blueberry Lemon Loaf Recipe Variations
- General Baking Tips for Success
- Grab the Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf Grocery List (Screenshot The Recipe Ingredients Below)!
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- Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze Recipe
- DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
- ARE YOU STILL HUNGRY?
Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
Cheers to another amazing yet, easy to make dessert recipe! This simple loaf doesn’t require much skill at all, so if you are intimidated by baking; have no fear! Despite this blueberry lemon loaf giving all the spring and summer time vibes, it can be enjoyed year-round, and it’s bound to be a hit!
Here are some other reasons why I love this Blueberry Lemon Loaf recipe:
- A perfect all-day, any-day treat, whether for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon snack or dinner!
- Uses simple on-hand ingredients you probably already have in the fridge or cupboard
- It takes around 15 minutes to prepare, and then it’s into the oven to bake to perfection
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How to Make Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
Preheat Oven – preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter and set aside.
Dry Ingredients – whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Wet Ingredients – cream together butter and sugar, then add in eggs and buttermilk. Stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients – add dry flour mixture to wet mixture, and stir just until combined, do not over mix.
Toss Blueberries – toss the blueberries with the 1 tablespoon of flour. Then, fold the blueberries gently into the batter and pour into prepared pan.
Bake – place in oven on the middle rack and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. When done, remove loaf from pan and place on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then pour glaze on top and allow to cool fully.
Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze Step-by-Step Recipe Video
Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze Recipe Tips and Notes
- Don’t Overmix your Batter – mix your dry and wet ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can lead to an overall denser loaf.
- Toss Blueberries in Flour – be sure to sure to toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf pan.
- Microwave Lemon – for about 30 seconds or until warm enough to extract as much juice as possible from the flesh.
Can I Make Ahead Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
If planning to bake this loaf ahead, allow to cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature without the glaze. When ready to serve, prepare lemon glaze and add the day of serving.
How to Store Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
The best method to store this loaf is to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap then place an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Can I Freeze this Blueberry Lemon Loaf?
Blueberry Lemon Loaf freezes well because of its density and can withstand the freezing and thawing process without compromising texture and taste. If choosing to freeze, ensure the loaf is completely cooled, then slice it (if preferred) and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, followed by foil and then place in a freezer safe airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature before serving.
If slicing before freezing, freeze in a single layer. Once frozen, you can stack and store the slices in whatever way works best for you in the freezer.
Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?
You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries, this recipe used fresh. If using frozen, do not thaw them prior to adding to the batter. You will most likely need to increase the bake time by a few minutes as well.
Can I Use a Different Type of Berry?
Feel free to swap the blueberries for raspberries, blackberries or strawberries, keeping the same process.
How Do you Keep Blueberry Lemon Loaf Moist?
To keep this lemon blueberry loaf moist, it’s important to keep a suitable fat content in the mixture, so avoid using low-fat milk/buttermilk. Apply the glaze while the loaf is still warm so it can be absorbed into the loaf, adding more moisture. When cooled and ready to store, follow the storage tips above to keep moist.
How do I Prevent the Edges of the Loaf from Overcooking?
Loaves and breads typically bake from the outside in (centre baking last). Try baking your blueberry lemon loaf in either in a light-colored metal or glass pan as opposed to a dark metal pan, which absorbs more heat. Additionally, if you notice the edges of the loaf is browning quickly or quicker than the insides, tent the bread with a piece of aluminum foil to preserve the edges and top from getting too brown.
Blueberry Lemon Loaf Recipe Variations
- Raspberries & Lemon – swap raspberries for the blueberries and turn this into a lemon raspberry loaf.
- Cranberries & Orange Juice – swap blueberries for cranberries, lemon juice for orange juice and turn this into an orange cranberry loaf.
- Strawberries & Lemon – swap strawberries for the blueberries and turn this into a strawberry lemon loaf.
General Baking Tips for Success
Baking can often be very daunting for beginners or the average home cook, however, it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few general tips for success that you should remember for the next time you bring out a mixing bowl and wooden spoon.
- Read the Recipe First, before Starting – there has been so many times I’ve messed up or had a failed recipe simply because I unintentionally skipped over a step, or didn’t follow a specific method. Reading ahead will help you know what to expect ahead of time.
- Prep All Your Ingredients – measure your ingredients before starting the recipe, and have everything laid out on the counter ready-to-go. This helps to ensure you have all the ingredients needed, avoiding the need to make ingredient substitutions. In addition, it helps you ensure accurate measurements for all ingredients.
- Measure Ingredients Accurately – this is one of the most important tips. A tasty baked good consists of accurately measured and precise ratios, as well as a recipe that has been tested many times. Luckily, half the battle is won when a recipe is well written, your job is to follow the instructions, measurements and method, spot on.
- Measuring Wet & Dry Ingredients – for wet ingredients use clear liquid measuring cups For dry ingredients, use measuring cups and spoons.
Grab the Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf Grocery List (Screenshot The Recipe Ingredients Below)!
Blueberry Lemon Loaf
Butter
Granulated White Sugar
Eggs
Buttermilk
All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Lemon
Blueberries
Lemon Glaze
1 cup Powdered/Icing Sugar
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
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Easy Blueberry Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
Equipment
- 9×5-inch Loaf Pan
Ingredients
Blueberry Lemon Loaf
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated White Sugar, can be reduced to 3/4 cup
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Lemon, large, juiced and zested
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered/Icing Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar, then add in eggs and buttermilk, don’t overmix your batter; once well combined stop mixing. Stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Add your dry flour mixture to your wet mixture, and stir just until combined, do not over mix.
- In a separate bowl, toss the blueberries with the 1 tablespoon of flour. Then, fold the blueberries gently into the batter and pour into prepared pan.
- Place in oven on the middle rack and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. When done, remove loaf from pan and place on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then pour glaze on top and allow to cool fully.
Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl add 1 cup powdered/icing sugar and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir with a spoon until smooth.
I made this recipe awhile back and it was so good! Not too sweet and really easy to make. Coworkers loved it as well. Can’t wait to make it again!
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This blueberry lemon loaf was like biting into summer! I can’t believe how moist and fluffy it is. I’m making another batch to send to my hubby’s job for their holiday brunch!
This loaf was so soft and fluffy it practically melted in my mouth. The kids loved it and special requested it for next weekend, so I guess I will be back in the kitchen, but this time I get to lick the bowl.
Made this recipe for today’s Sunday brunch and everyone loved it! I am so glad I stashed a couple of slices for me to enjoy this week. 🙂
This loaf brought me immediately back to childhood and my mother’s blueberry muffins. The lemon flavor made them even better!
Blueberry and lemon are the perfect combination. It’s perfectly lemony and incredibly moist. Thank you for this recipe.
Made this lemon loaf for breakfast on Saturday and it was amazing! Fluffy and lemony, just the way a good lemon loaf should be. I can’t wait to make it again!
I can’t believe how quickly this came together! I used gluten-free all-purpose flour and it turned out perfect!
Hit across the board!!! The loaf was super moist and really really flavourful and we all enjoyed it!!! Can’t wait to make this again and again!!
Everyone enjoyed this loaf cake and we left ZERO crumbs. I will be making it again!
This is a new favorite of mine! I made it this weekend and it was gone in a day! Blueberry and lemon are an iconic combo and this loaf showcased them both perfectly!
I love anything made with lemons and this is delicious! I made it with 3/4 cup sugar and just a little glaze to cut back on sugar and it was perfect. My girlfriend who is not a baker asked if she could make it snd I told her for sure and gave her your recipe. Thanks for this wonderful cake — good morning or night!
Seriously fantastic. So impressed with all the flavor. My loaf was pretty big (bigger than the video) and took 20 min longer to cook but so worth it.
Fantastic! My loaf was bigger as well and needed a foil tent and 20 more minutes. Next time I’m going to save half the blueberries to sprinkle on top before putting in the oven. Even though I used flour, gravity pulled them to the bottom.
Thanks so much for sharing Rosemary!! So happy you enjoyed!!
Delicious! Mixed a little water with sour cream to replace buttermilk . Easy to make
Awesome! So happy you enjoyed! Thanks so much 🙂
I’ve made this before but this to.e I want to freeze it for a couple of weeks, till Christmas.
My question is…..Do I put the glaze before or after freezing ?
Thanks!
Hi Karen! If you plan on freezing, when you’re ready to serve, thaw the loaf in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Once thawed, you can glaze the loaf before serving.