1. Prep the Pan and Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or loaf pans.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step is key for that classic pound cake texture.
3. Add the Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry
Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with sour cream and lemon juice. Stir in lemon zest. Mix until just combined—don’t overbeat.
6. Fold in Blueberries
Gently fold in the blueberries that have been tossed with flour. This keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
7. Bake to Golden Perfection
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60–70 minutes (for bundt pan) or 50–55 minutes (for loaf pans), until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Glaze and Finish
Cool the cake completely before drizzling with the lemon glaze. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Success
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth, creamy batter.
- Don’t overmix once the flour is added—this keeps the cake tender.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries? Both work! If frozen, don’t thaw them before adding.
- Zest first, then juice your lemons for maximum flavor.
Serving Ideas
This cake is versatile and fits almost any occasion:
- At brunch with tea or coffee.
- As dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- For holidays as a fresh, spring-inspired treat.
- As a gift—wrapped up, it makes a thoughtful homemade present.
Why You’ll Make This Again and Again
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is the kind of recipe that feels timeless. It has the richness of old-fashioned pound cake but with a refreshing, fruity twist that makes it special. Each bite is buttery and moist, with just the right amount of tang from the lemon and sweetness from the blueberries.
It’s elegant yet simple, comforting yet bright—and that’s exactly why this cake deserves a permanent place in your recipe box.
Final Thought: If you’re searching for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, this Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is it. Tangy, sweet, moist, and bursting with berries, it’s sunshine baked into every slice.