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Huckleberry Lemon Loaf Recipe

Huckleberry Lemon Loaf

The Crispy Chef
This Huckleberry Lemon Loaf is a bright, moist, and tender quick bread that balances tart huckleberries with zesty lemon. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat with coffee, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 lemons, zest
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries tossed with 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, rub sugar and lemon zest together. Add melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry until just mixed.
  • Toss huckleberries with flour, then gently fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into pan and spread evenly. Bake 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then remove to wire rack.
  • Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle over cooled loaf and let set before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen huckleberries — just don’t thaw if frozen. Toss berries with flour to prevent sinking. For variations, add nuts, spices, or swap in blueberries or raspberries. Always let the loaf cool fully before glazing and slicing for clean results.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brunch loaf cake, huckleberry dessert, huckleberry lemon loaf, lemon loaf with berries, moist quick bread
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