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Ultimate Lemon Blueberry Loaf Recipe with Sweet Lemon Glaze

This moist lemon blueberry loaf with sweet lemon glaze combines bright citrus flavor with juicy berries, creating a tender bakery-style texture perfect for brunch or everyday treats. The easy quick bread recipe comes together without special baking skills and features a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing blueberries)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

Toss blueberries with flour to prevent sinking; use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter; mix just until combined to avoid toughness; loaf is done when toothpick comes out clean with few moist crumbs.