Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf (Printer-Friendly)
Moist loaf with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and a sweet citrus glaze, perfect for a light snack or brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cake
01 - 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
05 - Zest of 2 lemons
06 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 1/4 cups (180 g) fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
12 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
→ For the Lemon Glaze
13 - 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, rub lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers until fragrant. Add oil, eggs, yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
07 - Cool loaf in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled loaf. Allow glaze to set before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist without needing complicated techniques
- That moment when the glaze hits the warm cake is pure kitchen magic
02 -
- Dont skip the step of tossing blueberries in flour or theyll all sink to the bottom creating a dense layer
- Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and create a better texture
03 -
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first or theyll bleed into the batter
- Room temperature eggs whisk into the batter more evenly than cold ones