Description
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is a rich, buttery dessert infused with tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, topped with a bright lemon glaze. It’s perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat with tea.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (2½ sticks or 284g) salted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups (300g) cake flour
- ¼ cup (60g) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups (296g) fresh blueberries
- 2 cups (250g) confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)
- ¼ cup (61g) lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a stand mixer, cream the room-temperature butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the cake flour. Once combined, add the buttermilk and mix until just incorporated.
- Stir in the lemon extract, then gently fold in the lemon zest and blueberries without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 85–90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding blueberries to avoid bursting them.
- Use fresh, not frozen, blueberries to prevent excess moisture.
- For best flavor, allow the cake to rest for a few hours before serving.
- Wrap the cake tightly to maintain moisture during storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
