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A golden lemon blueberry pound cake with a white glaze and fresh berries on a white platter.

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs , room temperature
  • 3 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all -purpose flour for tossing blueberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 3 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • In a small container, whisk together the heavy cream, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the cream mixture in two parts, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter by hand.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sugar the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 70 to 80 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire cooling rack.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice together to form a glaze; drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.