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Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake with Glaze

Elina James
Brighten your dessert table with Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake with Glaze a soft, buttery cake bursting with juicy blueberries and fresh citrus flavor, finished with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze. This easy homemade treat is perfect for brunch, tea time, or a light dessert, delivering a moist crumb and refreshing taste in every slice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  • Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Step 5: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Step 6: Gently fold in the blueberries to avoid breaking them.
  • Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Step 9: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove it and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 10: Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or juice if needed.
  • Step 11: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set before slicing.
Keyword Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake with Glaze