Vanilla Blueberry Loaf Cake

Yield: 1, 9×5-inch loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained, if using frozen)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar, garnish

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy and lightened in color. 4-5 minutes.
  • One at a time, beat in eggs, waiting for each to be incorporated before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  • In batches, alternate between adding in flour mixture and Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until only just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, toss blueberries in remaining flour (this prevents them from sinking to the bottom of your loaf cake), then gently fold them into your batter.
  • Pour batter into greased loaf pan and place in oven. Bake for 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool 20-30 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.