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Moist Lemon-Blueberry Buttermilk Pound Cake Easy Homemade Recipe with Glaze

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A moist and tender lemon-blueberry pound cake made with buttermilk and finished with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this cake balances tart and sweet flavors with a soft crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries
  • For the Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer at medium speed, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to keep the batter smooth, about 3 minutes total.
  5. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until just combined.
  6. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk in two additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries with a rubber spatula, being careful not to break them.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the cake cools, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest until smooth. Adjust consistency with a teaspoon of water if needed.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

[‘Use softened butter, not melted, for a fluffier cake.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk to avoid curdling.’, ‘Fold blueberries gently to keep them whole and prevent purple streaks.’, ‘Start checking the cake at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to rack to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Glaze can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge; whisk before use.’, ‘Coat blueberries lightly with flour before folding to prevent sinking.’, ‘Frozen blueberries can be used but add them frozen to avoid color bleeding.’, ‘Substitute buttermilk with yogurt mixed with milk or milk with lemon juice/vinegar if needed.’, ‘For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free baking flour blend.’, ‘For dairy-free, use plant-based milk with vinegar and vegan butter or coconut oil.’]

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