π Lemon Blackberry Pound Cake with Glaze
Moist, zesty lemon cake studded with fresh blackberries and topped with a simple lemon glaze. Light, tangy, and bursting with flavor in every bite!
π§ Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
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¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
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½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup (150g) fresh blackberries (halved if large)
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1 tablespoon flour (to coat berries)
For the Lemon Glaze:
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
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½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
π©π³ Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal. -
Prepare the Batter
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
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Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Combine & Fold in Blackberries
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
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Toss the blackberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking.
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Gently fold the berries into the batter, or swirl in blackberry puree for a marbled look.
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Bake
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Make the Lemon Glaze
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
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Stir in lemon zest if using.
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Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set before slicing.
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