Description
This Blackberry Lemon Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread packed with juicy blackberries and bright lemon zest. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blackberries (halved if large)
- 1 tbsp flour (to coat blackberries)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Toss blackberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for best texture; frozen berries may add extra moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Adjust lemon flavor by adding more zest or juice as desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
