You won’t be able to stop yourself from eating just one piece of this simple Lemon and Blueberry Loaf!! Both regular and Thermomix instructions included.
Both myself and the kids love this easy Lemon Butter Cake recipe and we seem to make it all of the time, so for something a little bit different, we thought we should try making it with the addition of blueberries!
Why you will love this Lemon and Blueberry Loaf Recipe:
- This cake is just lovely served on its own, but when topped with a simple lemon icing and some coconut it’s just irresistible.
- Freezer Friendly – you can store this Lemon and Blueberry Loaf in the freezer once baked for up to three months.
- Versatile – you can mix things up and use raspberries instead of blueberries if you wish.
Ingredients:
- Blueberries – you can use either fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Lemon – you will need one lemon for this recipe. You can also use store bought lemon juice if you wish.
Tips for Making this Lemon and Blueberry Loaf:
- My big tip when putting this simple Lemon and Blueberry Loaf together is to make sure you lightly coat the blueberries in a little flour before adding them to the cake mixture, as this helps to stop them sinking to the bottom of the loaf while it bakes.
- Also you can use either fresh or frozen blueberries when making this recipe, but make sure you still give them a light coating of flour regardless of which type you use.
- This cake is best enjoyed within a couple of days of making (if it last that long!) however it’s also freezer friendly too (even when iced) which makes it great for those times when friends drop by – or you just REALLY feel like eating a piece of cake!
- You loaf mixture won’t be completely smooth due to the lemon rind pieces.
- It’s important to make sure your butter is at room temperature before using.
More Easy Cake and Loaf Recipes:
- Lemon Yoghurt Cake
- Easy Caramel Mud Cake Recipe
- Easy Date Loaf Recipe
- Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe
- Chocolate Sponge Cake
- One Bowl Banana and Strawberry Bread
- Banana and Raspberry Loaf
- Pound Cake
- Orange Cake Recipe
Lemon and Blueberry Loaf Recipe
This simple Lemon and Blueberry Loaf recipe is perfect for your next get together with friends! It’s freezer friendly and both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.
Equipment
- Loaf Tin
Ingredients
- 125 grams butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caster sugar 220 grams
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups plain flour + 1 extra tablespoon to coat the blueberries 225 grams
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ½ cup milk 130 grams
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
- ½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
For the Icing
- 1 ¼ cups icing sugar mixture
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon coconut to decorate optional
Instructions
- Line a large loaf tin with baking paper and preheat your oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced)
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the softened butter, vanilla extract, caster sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, milk and lemon rind and mix on a low speed until all of the ingredients have just combined. Increase to a medium/high speed and mix for 2 – 3 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.
- Place the blueberries into a small bowl and sprinkle the extra flour over the top of them. Lightly toss until they are coated in the flour.
- Remove the bowl with the cake mixture from the stand mixer and add the blueberries. Gently fold them through to combine with the loaf batter.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared cake tin and place into the oven to bake for 50 minutes or until the cake is cooked through when tested with a skewer.
- Carefully remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, prepare the lemon icing by sifting the icing sugar into a bowl and adding the lemon juice. Mix until it reaches a smooth and soft consistency. If your icing is a little too ‘thick’ add ½ teaspoon of hot water until it’s the right consistency to spread over your loaf.
- Use a spatula or a butter knife to then spread the icing over the cake and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the icing to set.
Thermomix Instructions
- Line a large loaf tin with baking paper and preheat your oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced)
- Place the softened butter into your Thermomix bowl and mix 30 seconds on speed 3 until it is pale and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and and mix for 30 seconds on speed 5
- Add the remainder of your ingredients (except the blueberries) and mix for 10 seconds on speed 4 or until your mixture is smooth and well combined. Mix for a further 5 – 10 seconds on speed 4 if necessary.
- Place the blueberries into a small bowl and sprinkle the extra flour over the top of them. Lightly toss until they are coated in the flour.
- Add the blueberries and use your spatula to gently fold them through the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared cake tin and place into the oven to bake for 50 minutes or until the cake is cooked through when tested with a skewer.
- Carefully remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, prepare the lemon icing by sifting the icing sugar into a bowl and adding the lemon juice. Mix until it reaches a smooth and soft consistency. If your icing is a little too ‘thick’ add ½ teaspoon of hot water until it’s the right consistency to spread over your loaf.
- Use a spatula or a butter knife to then spread the icing over the cake and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the icing to set.
Notes
- You loaf mixture won’t be completely smooth due to the lemon rind pieces.
- It’s important to make sure your butter is at room temperature before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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Looking for More?
You can find more easy cake recipe in our Cakes and Cheesecakes for all Occasions eBook – available in both conventional and Thermomix versions.
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