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Blackberry Lemon Loaf Cake

A moist and flavorful loaf cake infused with fresh blackberries and zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
Fruits
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries washed and dried

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the blackberries, being careful not to crush them.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This loaf cake can be served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar on top for added sweetness.

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