This Blueberry Lemon Loaf is bursting with fresh, juicy blueberries and a twist of lemon!
Updated: This post was first published here at the BHK in August 2017. I decided it was worthy of a reshare, so I’ve added some new photos and notes to the post below.
Oh summer blueberries, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
Hello folks! I hope you’re all enjoying the month of June. It’s whizzing by, isn’t it?
Who else has been enjoying all the summer blueberries? Here at the beach it’s been here a blueberry, there a blueberry, everywhere a blueberry blueberry!
I’ve been tossing them in my morning yogurt and cereal and baking them in all kinds of things.
The Best Blueberry Lemon Loaf Recipe
Today’s delicious Blueberry Lemon Loaf is an old favorite here at the BHK. I shared it back in 2017 and decided it was worthy of an update and reshare AND a VIDEO located just above the recipe!
If I’ve made this loaf once, I’ve made it dozens of times each and every summer. I usually make more than one loaf at a time. One for us and one to gift to a neighbor or friend. Because really, who doesn’t love gifts, especially food gifts?
Blueberry Lemon Loaf Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- sour cream
- vanilla extract
- lemon zest
- blueberries
Ingredient Notes
I love making this loaf when blueberries are in season, but you can make this recipe all year long by substituting frozen blueberries.
It’s perfect for breakfast with your morning coffee, but it’s also a fabulous dessert, topped with some whipped cream and a few extra berries.
It’s loaded with an over a cup of fresh blueberries and two tablespoons of freshly grated lemon zest for zing. It also includes one cup of sour cream which lends to a nice, moist cake.
So go, go, go and grab all the blueberries guys! Make a loaf for yourself, and one for someone you love! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes
You can top your pre-baked loaf with some granulated sugar or some turbinado sugar for extra crunch. Both work well.
Fold in your blueberries gently so they stay whole and don’t turn the batter purple.
If your loaf looks like it’s browning too much, tent it with a piece of foil. I tented my loaf around the 50-55 minute mark.
Recipe Video
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Blueberry Lemon Loaf
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus a bit extra for sprinkling on top before baking
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time until well blended. Add sour cream, vanilla and lemon zest. Beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl when necessary.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture reserving one tablespoon to toss the blueberries with. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and carefully fold the blueberries into the mixture with a rubber spatula. Spread the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. If loaf is browning too quickly, tent with a piece of foil. (I tented mine around the 50-55 minute mark.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Release from pan and let cool on wire rack.
Notes
- You can top your pre-baked loaf with some granulated sugar or some turbinado sugar for extra crunch. Both work well.
- Fold in your blueberries gently so they stay whole and don't turn the batter purple.
- If your loaf looks like it's browning too much, tent it with a piece of foil. I tented my loaf around the 50-55 minute mark.
Perfect pair, these blueberries and lemon ! Will treat my gang at work ! Thank you !
Yay! They’re going to LOVE you! Enjoy!
Those pictures are gorgeous!! What a beautiful looking loaf! Blueberries pair so well with lemon! We don’t get fresh berries in India, but I always have frozen ones at hand! I am trying this soon :)
Thanks so much Deepika! So glad you can get frozen ones! Enjoy!
It’s a super chilly day here and I could just imagine eating slice after slice of this glorious loaf with a hot cup of tea. Looks fantastic Mary Ann.
Perfect with hot tea Alida! Hope you give it a try!
A perfect pairing of lemon and blueberry in a beautiful loaf! Can’t wait to try this :)
I know right?! I can’t get enough! Enjoy Jennifer!
Looks good! Thank you for sharing recipe. Question: could I use a bundt pan instead?
Hi Donna. I have only tested this recipe in a 9×5 loaf pan. I think you’d run short of batter for a bundt pan.
Thank you for your response. I’ll keep it in a loaf pan. I just like the way it looks better.
Thank you again for recipe and response.
Anytime Donna! Thanks so much for following. You’ll love this loaf! Have a great weekend!
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August IS flying by! But, shoot, ALL of spring and now summer seem like a tiny blip on a radar. Which stinks because I just know winter is going to draaaaaaaaag on. We must enjoy all the fresh blueberries while we still can!! And I can’t think of any better way to do just that than with this loaf, Mary Ann!! I love lemon with blueberries, but combine those two loves into one moist loaf?! HEAVEN!! I need this in my life STAT! Pinned! Cheers, friend! Xo
I know, winter does seem to drag doesn’t it! While spring and summer are gone before we know it. I make this loaf all year long Chey, because it’s soooo good! Happy weekend!
Wow, what a great way to start the day. It even looks warm!!
Yes it is! XO
I love blueberries also and your loaf looks yummy. I would love to have a piece of that delicious looking cake right now .
I’ve been making this loaf forever Gerlinde! In fact, I thought I already shared it here on the blog! So glad I checked! Enjoy.
You had me at sour cream and blueberries! GAH! I’ve been freezing all the blueberries, Mary Ann, so I can have them through the winter. My freezer is stuffed! I love them so much! This loaf is perfection and you’ve made sure those blueberries didn’t sink to the bottom :D . Mary Berry would be proud! Scrumptious!
This one is a total winner Traci! I’ve been making it for years! I hope you give it a try! Happy weekend!
Wow, this loaf looks delicious Mary Ann!!! Wishing you a wonderful day!! xoxo
Thanks so much Rebecca! You too! XO
Wishing I had a big slice with my morning cup of coffee, today! This is a keeper, Mary Ann! Love it!!
Enjoy it if you give it a go Annie! Happy weekend!
I love a good short bread, Mary Ann – and this one’s a winner. Yay for blueberries – the market here has large clam shells of blueberries for a great price – so putting this on my most make list. Also love the lemon zest you’ve added also. Pinning!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do Geraldine! Happy weekend!
I’m so sad that summer is coming to an end. Berry season is never long enough! This loaf is the perfect way to enjoy every last drop of summer produce :)
I know, it really isn’t Kelsie! Wish it lasted as long as winter seems too!
This looks the perfect recipe to use up the blueberries bursting in my garden!
Go for it Nicole! Hope you enjoy it!
Love, love that this loaf is stuffed with blueberries and lots of lemon. I love all that punch of flavor. Can’t wait to make one for me and one for the freezer!
Perfect! Then you can pull out a slice when the craving hits Karen! Enjoy!
I’m so not ready to see summer go and I’m definitely going to make this delicious loaf while blueberries are still so delicious!
Me either Leigh Ann! Go grab those blueberries!
SO much yes. Blueberry and lemon is my fave summer flavor combo, and this loaf is serious breakfast/dessert/bressert goals.
Mine to Karly! Can’t wait for you to try!
Breakfast and dessert, this is so perfect for both! I’m so bummed I’m not your neighbor
Lol! This loaf is perfect for either Matt!
Beautiful bread!
Thanks Eileen! It’s sooo delish!
That loaf looks perfect! I would set aside some of the slices just to make French toast out of them!!
Great idea Naomi!! Thanks!
one of my fave things to bake in the summer, LOVE!
Absolutely one of my faves too!
Blueberries and lemon are a match made in heaven and this bread looks so heavenly!
I agree Chris! Thanks!
The most perfect combo of flavors!!!
Yes, I just love the blueberry lemon combo too Lindsay!
this is why I don’t want summer to end. ALL The fresh berries and lemon oh my!! Beautiful loaf friend
Me either Lindsay! I want it to be summer forever!
Lemon and blueberries were made for each other! And this loaf looks like the perfect place to pair them – I’m imagining it toasted and slathered in butter. Another beauty, Mary Ann!
Thanks so much Marissa! Toasted with butter?? Great idea!
I didn’t realize that the blueberry season is about to be over…but the truth is that having been enjoying melons and cherries, I kind of haven’t opened the blueberry one:) That’s all right though – you can always find decent blueberries all year round (although they ain’t as good as seasonal). The combo of blueberry and lemon is one of my favorite so this loaf looks and sounds fantastic to me!
Go grab some blueberries and get baking Ben! You’ll love this easy loaf!
This is my kind of recipe! I love baking bread and I really love eating bread made with fruit. This loaf looks so irresistible and I love that I can eat it for breakfast, for snack and again for dessert! :)
Gorgeous loaf, I love all the juicy blueberries! :)
Thanks Laura!
I tried this recipe and it was simply amazing! I was wondering if it would be the same with raspberries. Thanks for this.
Raspberries would be delicious Megan! Don’t forget to toss them in the flour so they don’t sink to the bottom of the loaf. Enjoy!
This couldn’t be more apt for summer…blueberry and lemon are some of the most refreshing flavors, even in the dead of heat. The topping is a nice, aesthetic touch!
I love the blueberry combo all year round too Cindy! Hope you’ve been having a great summer!
Lemon and blueberry is one of my most favourite and loved combinations. I would love some of this with my cup of coffee right now!
Mine too Alex! This loaf is super moist and flavorful. I know you’d love it!
That’s one delicious loaf, Mary Ann! Blueberry and lemon go so well together! Wish I had a slice right now with my morning coffee :) Pinned!
Thanks Dawn! Perfect with a side of coffee. Have a great week!
I love your new photos, and video! This loaf looks like it would be bursting with flavor. Blueberry and lemon is amazing together. Wish I could cut off a slice right now for an evening snack!
Thanks Katherine! This is a favorite loaf for summer. I LOVE the blueberry lemon combination. More summer blueberry recipes coming!
LOVE your update Mare and such a sweet video! I love blueberries and lemon together… this loaf makes me want to bake RN!
Thanks so much Traci! Get your bake on! You’ll LOVE this loaf!
Lemon and blueberry is such a fabulous combo. This is cooling on my counter right now and smells heavenly. I can’t wait to have a slice on this rainy Saturday. The height is beautiful and something that I love to see when baking a loaf
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do Maria! This has been such a hit this summer on the blog. Thanks so much for following!
It’s honestly the best blueberry loaf I’ve ever made (and I’ve tried many). I’m not swaying from this recipe – it’s fabulous. Thank you.
I’m so happy you enjoy this loaf Maria! Thanks so much for trying the recipe!
I can’t but confirm – blueberries are something special. I try to always have them in my house, and we love to eat them as they are (not to say about cooking with them). Fantastic loaf!
This is the most delicious summer loaf Helena! My neighbors love when I make it and share.
This blueberry lemon loaf is amazing! Will definitely be making it again. I did add the juice from the lemon.
So happy you enjoyed it Michelle! It’s one of my favorite recipes here at the BHK!