Glazed Blueberry Loaf Cake
This is a very decadent glazed blueberry loaf cake. It is absolutely packed with fruit, which gives it an incredibly moist, almost jam-like or dense consistency in the center due to all the juices the berries release while baking. The top is finished with a simple, sweet icing.
Here is a recipe to help you recreate a heavily studded, moist blueberry loaf at home.
Ingredients
| Component | Ingredients |
| Dry Ingredients | 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt |
| Wet Ingredients | 1 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted), 2 large eggs, 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp lemon zest |
| The Star | 2 to 2.5 cups fresh blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour) |
| Glaze | 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tbsp milk or lemon juice |
Baking Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until entirely smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until the flour disappears—be careful not to overmix, or the loaf will become tough.
- Add the Berries: Toss the blueberries in a small spoonful of flour (this helps suspend them in the batter so they don’t all sink to the bottom). Gently fold the berries into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean, though the high volume of berries will make it naturally wet.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the loaf cool completely in the pan. Whisk the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth, then drizzle it heavily over the top of the cooled cake.
Baking Note: Because this specific style of cake uses a massive amount of blueberries, the natural moisture from the fruit can sometimes make the center look a bit underbaked or pudding-like. If you prefer a lighter, fluffier crumb, simply reduce the blueberries to 1.5 cups.
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