Here’s a moist and tender Blueberry Loaf Cake recipe—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
🫐 Blueberry Loaf Cake
Ingredients (makes 1 loaf)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk or lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Blueberries
- Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour to prevent them from sinking in the batter.
3. Make the Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
4. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Optional Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled loaf for a sweet finish.
Tips & Variations
- Frozen blueberries: Do not thaw; fold in directly from frozen to prevent color bleeding.
- Lemon flavor: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the batter for a bright flavor.
- Nutty twist: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Mini loaves or muffins: Divide batter into mini loaf pans or muffin tins; reduce baking time to 20–25 minutes for muffins.
This Blueberry Loaf Cake is moist, fruity, and lightly sweet, perfect for a cozy treat with coffee or tea.
I can also give a healthier version using whole wheat flour and less sugar if you want.
Do you want me to do that?