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sliced lemon blueberry pound cake showing moist crumb and fresh blueberries

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

4.91 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 730
This blueberry lemon pound cake is rich, moist, and buttery with a soft, dense crumb and bursts of fresh blueberries. Bright lemon flavor from fresh zest and juice pairs perfectly with a simple glaze for a classic, bakery-style finish.

Ingredients

  • 2⅔ cups (533g) granulated white sugar
  • Zest of 3 large lemons
  • cups (340g) salted butter room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, avocado)
  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract optional
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (240g) full-fat sour cream room temperature
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for blueberries
Lemon Glaze
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • pinch kosher salt
  • lemon zest for garnish
  • fresh blueberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with your fingers for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and slightly damp.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, oil, and lemon sugar on medium speed for 5–7 minutes until very pale, light, and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping the bowl as needed. Mix in the vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the sour cream in two additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  • In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour. Gently fold them into the batter using a spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil after about 50 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 20–25 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Lemon Glaze

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and salt until smooth and pourable.
  • Drizzle over the completely cooled cake, top with fresh blueberries and lemon zest and let set before slicing.

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Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients: Butter, eggs, and sour cream should all be at room temperature for a smooth batter and even baking. If you’re short on time, gently soften the butter in the microwave (do not melt), warm the sour cream briefly until no longer cold, and place the eggs in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes.
  • Use fresh blueberries for best results: Frozen blueberries can bleed into the batter and affect the color and texture. If using frozen, do not thaw and bake time may increase. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
730
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
157
mg
52
%
Sodium
 
401
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
126
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
94
g
31
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
68
g
76
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
990
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
61
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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