Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

k engels

2 months ago

A bright, buttery loaf that brings a little sunshine to January baking.

January doesn’t have to mean cutting out everything comforting — it’s about choosing balance. This lemon blueberry pound cake offers just enough indulgence to feel satisfying, paired with fresh citrus and berries that keep it light on the palate. It’s the kind of bake that fits naturally into a season of reset without feeling restrictive.

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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze Recipe

8–10 slices

Prep Time 15 minutes

Bake Time 55-65 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 min

Ingredients

Pound Cake

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups fresh blueberries (tossed lightly in flour)

Lemon Glaze

1 ½–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, rub lemon zest into the sugar until fragrant.
Cream butter and lemon sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, and vanilla.
Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined.
Gently fold in blueberries.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, tenting loosely if browning too quickly.
Cool 15 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool completely.
Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Chef Tips

Tossing blueberries in flour helps prevent sinking.
Zesting lemons directly into sugar releases more citrus oils.
Let the cake cool fully before glazing for clean lines and better texture.
This cake slices best once fully set — patience pays off.

Healthier Variations (Without Losing the Soul)

Lightened Version:
Swap half the butter for olive oil and use Greek yogurt.
Reduced Sugar:
Cut sugar to ¾ cup and glaze lightly or skip altogether.
Whole Grain Boost:
Replace ½ cup flour with white whole wheat flour.
Naturally Sweetened Glaze:
Use powdered monk fruit sweetener or drizzle with warm honey instead.
No Glaze Option:
Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar or serve plain with berries.

Balance is the goal — not restriction.