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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Moist lemon blueberry pound cake slice with fresh berries and powdered sugar.

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This Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is a tender, moist dessert with bright citrus flavor and juicy berry bursts. It is a versatile, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion. Simple techniques yield bakery-quality results from your own kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons for blueberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
  2. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 2 tablespoons of flour until coated. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat softened butter and sugar on medium-high for 5-7 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape bowl as needed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. In another bowl, stir together sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  7. With mixer on low, add flour mixture and sour cream mixture to butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  8. Use a spatula to gently fold the flour-coated blueberries into the batter.
  9. Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 75 to 90 minutes, until a skewer inserted into center comes out clean.
  11. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 25-30 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best texture, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Do not overmix after adding flour. Coating blueberries in flour prevents sinking. Cake can be stored at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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