- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
- 0.75 cups Buttermilk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil canola or coconut oil
- 2 large Eggs slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
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Chef's Knife
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- Preheat your oven to 350° F. Spray a 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant, then whisk it into the flour mixture and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined, then gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Pound it on the counter to level the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack.
- Loosen the sides of the loaf cake with a knife, then carefully remove it from the pan. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- While it cools, make the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf cake.
- Cut into slices and serve.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the unglazed cake for up to three months. Thaw and glaze before serving.
- Pairing: This loaf pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee, making it perfect for brunch.
- Variations: Experiment with different fruits or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for a delicious treat!