Description
Blueberry loaf cake is a summer-inspired bake, with juicy berries folded into tender cake. A streusel topping adds crunch to every slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Glaze and Finishing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream or milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (180C) and lightly coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and oil in a separate container until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Lightly dust blueberries with a thin layer of flour to prevent sinking during baking.
- Carefully incorporate floured blueberries into batter, using gentle folding motions to distribute evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into center – it should come out clean.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze before slicing.
- Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with glaze if desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Dust blueberries with flour to prevent sinking and distribute evenly throughout the cake, ensuring a perfect berry-to-cake ratio in every slice.
- Swap regular milk with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the cake’s moisture and texture.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs, indicating the cake is perfectly baked.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent a runny, thin topping and achieve a beautiful, set finish that enhances the blueberry flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 173 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg