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Classic Moist Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

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A moist and flavorful pound cake combining tangy lemon zest and juice with juicy blueberries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  6. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk and lemon juice, starting and ending with flour mixture. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in blueberries with a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush them.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  10. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Fold blueberries gently to avoid crushing. Start checking cake at 55 minutes and tent with foil if browning too quickly. For frozen blueberries, toss lightly in flour before folding in to prevent sinking and color bleeding. Lemon zest is essential for bright flavor. Variations include gluten-free flour, dairy-free substitutes, and adding a lemon glaze or poppy seeds.

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