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Delicious blueberry cake with fresh berries on top

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

A cozy, zesty loaf filled with warm lemon flavor and sweet blueberries, perfect for any day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Best texture with fresh blueberries.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened) Use room-temp for smoother batter.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs Use room-temp for better integration.
  • 0.5 cups sour cream or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Unsalted butter helps control salt.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds For a nutty crunch.
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp lemon juice For lemon glaze.
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting For a decadent touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan. Zest and juice the lemons. Rinse and dry the blueberries.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl. Add vanilla extract and mix.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Add the dry ingredients and the sour cream to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating starting and ending with the flour. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  5. Toss the blueberries with 1 teaspoon of flour; gently fold them into the batter to prevent sinking. Optionally stir in poppy seeds or almond extract.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles.
  2. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  3. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before turning onto a wire rack. Drizzle with lemon glaze or spread with cream cheese frosting as desired.

Notes

For richer flavor, bake ahead and refrigerate overnight. Avoid overmixing once the flour is added. Substitute buttermilk for sour cream if desired.