Description
A tender, moist yogurt loaf studded with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor, finished with a zesty syrup and sweet lemon glaze.
Ingredients
For the Loaf
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp lemon zest (from 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1½ cups (about 200 g) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting berries)
For the Lemon Syrup
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup (120 g) icing sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Milk, as needed (to thin)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease an 8.5 × 4.5 × 2.5 inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray, then dust lightly with flour—tap out any excess.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, sift together the 1½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Whisk Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla, and oil until smooth and homogenous.
4️⃣ Combine Batter:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
5️⃣ Prep Blueberries:
Toss the blueberries with 1 Tbsp flour in a small bowl (this helps prevent them from sinking). Fold the berries into the batter with a spatula.
6️⃣ Bake the Loaf:
Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (some ovens may take up to 70 minutes).
7️⃣ Make Lemon Syrup:
While the loaf bakes, combine the lemon juice and 1 Tbsp sugar in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
8️⃣ Soak & Cool:
When the loaf is done, let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Poke holes all over the top with a skewer or toothpick, and brush or drizzle the warm lemon syrup over the loaf. Let cool completely.
9️⃣ Whisk the Glaze:
In a bowl, whisk together icing sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. If too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time until you reach a drizzly consistency.
🔟 Glaze & Serve:
Once the loaf is fully cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top. Allow glaze to set before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Blueberry Tip: If using frozen berries, do not thaw—coat and fold them in straight from the freezer to minimize color bleed.
- Make-Ahead: The loaf keeps well for up to 3 days at room temperature (wrapped) or up to 5 days refrigerated. Warm slices slightly before serving.
- Variations: Stir in 1 Tbsp poppy seeds for extra texture, or swap half the blueberries for raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices