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Blueberry Lemon Drizzle Cake

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A moist and tender poke-style cake studded with fresh or frozen blueberries and infused with bright lemon zest, finished with a tangy lemon glaze that soaks right through for extra flavor and moisture.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Zest of ½ lemon, finely minced
  • 1 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Zest of ½ lemon, finely minced (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Beat in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  5. Sift together the flour and baking powder.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients (dry in three portions, milk in two).
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  8. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If using frozen berries, baking may take an extra 10–15 minutes.
  9. Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, and icing sugar to make a pourable glaze (add more juice if too thick, more sugar if too thin).
  11. Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a fork or skewer.
  12. Slowly pour the glaze over the cake, allowing it to sink in.
  13. Let stand 5–10 minutes before serving warm, or cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Frozen blueberries work well; may require longer baking.
  • Use the toothpick test to ensure the cake is fully baked.
  • Store cooled cake in an airtight container to keep it moist.
  • Serve warm for a comforting dessert or cooled for packed lunches and snacks.

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Keywords: blueberry lemon drizzle cake, poke cake, brunch dessert

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