Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Loaf (Printable)
A tangy loaf rich with blueberries, lemon zest, and a sweet citrus glaze for any time of day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - Zest of 1 large lemon
06 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Blueberries
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
12 - 1 tablespoon flour for coating blueberries
→ Lemon Glaze
13 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
03 - Combine sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl, rubbing together with fingers until fragrant. Whisk in yogurt, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
04 - Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into the batter.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil during last 15 minutes if browning too quickly.
08 - Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly tender without needing complicated techniques
- That moment when the lemon glaze hits the warm cake and creates little rivers of sweetness
02 -
- The sugar-zest rubbing step is absolutely worth the extra minute for the flavor payoff
- Overmixing will make your cake tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create better texture
- Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts