Blueberry Loaf Cake
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and zesty with our Blueberry Lemon and Poppy Seed Loaf Cake. This delightful recipe combines blueberries, the bright essence of lemons, and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds to create a moist and aromatic loaf that will impress.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup yogurt
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 4 ounces cream cheese (slightly warmed)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
For the Loaf Cake:
- 2
Add the sugar to a large bowl along with the lemon zest. Massage the zest between your fingers to extract the oils from the lemon zest.
- 3
Add in the eggs and whisk well.
- 4
Add the milk, oil, butter, and vanilla. Whisk again until smooth.
- 5
Add in the yogurt and lemon juice and give it a good mix until everything is well combined.
- 6
In another bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Mix well.
- 7
Toss the blueberries in lightly, so they are coated in flour.
- 8
Pour in the liquids on top of the dry mix and fold until combined. Do not overmix.
- 9
Transfer the batter to a lined and sprayed 8.5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350℉ for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 10
Optional Syrup
- 11
Combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- 12
Using a toothpick, poke a few small holes on top of your cake and pour the syrup over. This helps the cake retain moisture and enhances the lemon flavor.
- 13
Once the cake is completely cooled, warm up the cream cheese in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and mix it with the powdered sugar and cream until smooth.
- 14
Spread it on top of the cooled cake, along with fresh blueberries or defrosted frozen ones.