Lemon Curd & Blueberry Loaf

Sunday 29 April 2012

SDC16410

Have I ever told you about how much I love the flavour of lemon???

SDC16411

How about how much I love ADORE blueberries????

SDC16412

ok, so I've never made any secret of either fact. I adore them both, but what I love even more is . . . both ofthem TOGETHER!!

 SDC16414

Especially when they are showcased in a beautifully delicious and scrummily moist loaf cake like the one here today. Oh so fabulously tasty. With lots of lemon flavour, both in the batter, where you use lemon curd and lemon zest . . . and then in that tart/sweet drizzle icing which is strongly flavoured with lemon.

SDC16415

Then there are the blueberries. They settle somewhere in the middle of this cake like a layer of sweet blueberry jam . . . except it's not blueberry jam, just cooked blueberries.

SDC16416

 It's really quick to throw together too. You just throw all of the batter ingredients into a bowl and beat them together! What could be any easier than that??? Not much I reckon!

SDC16418

Then it's just a matter of layering the batter and the berries into a prepared loaf tin. I have gotten really lazy lately. I discovered loaf pan sized parchment paper pan liners! They're just like cupcake liners, except bigger . . . and shaped like loaf. They work fabulously! (I got mine at Lakeland.)

 SDC16419

Baked in a slow oven until lightly browned and oh so scrummy, and then . . . glazed with that beautiful lemon drizzle icing. You will hardly be able to keep yourself from tucking in right away.

 SDC16420

But do wait until it cools. Your patience will be well rewarded. I promise you. (Those are purple lobelia that I clipped from my garden. I thought they looked really pretty.)


SDC16425  

*Lemon Curd & Blueberry Loaf*
Makes about 8 to 10 slices
Printable Recipe

All in one loaf cake, made with Greek yoghurt,  lemon curd and fresh blueberries, and iced with a lemon drizzle icing.  Delicious, moist and easy!

175g of butter, softened (3/4 cup)
100g of thick Greek Yoghurt (scant 1/2 cup)
2 TBS of lemon curd (heaped)
3 large free range eggs
the zest of one unwaxed  lemon
200g of self raising flour (generous 1 3/4 cup)
175g of golden caster sugar (9/10 of a cup)
200g fresh blueberries (about 1 1/2 cups)

For the icing:
140g of sifted icing sugar (1 generous cup)
the juice of one lemon

Preheat the oven to 16-*C/325*F/ gas mark 3.  Butter a 2 pound loaf tin and line with parchment paper.  (I've been using the liners you can get from Lakeland. They're like a bit cupcake liner.  Easy peasy.)

Put the butter, yoghurt, lemon curd, eggs, lemon zest, caster sugar and flour into a bowl.  Beat with an electric whisk until the batter just comes together.  Spoon half of it into the prepared loaf tin.  Sprinkle half of the blueberries over top.  Spoon the rest of the batter over top of the berries and then scatter the remainder of the berries over top to finish.

Bake for 1 1/4 hours, until golden in colour and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.    Leave to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before lifting out to a wire rack to finish cooling. 

Whisk together the icing sugar and lemon juice to make a runny drizzable icing.  Pour over top of the cake, spreading it out to cover.  Allow to set before serving.

16 comments

  1. Wow, does that look good! Your photos are amazing...I will be printing the recipe in the morning. Can't wait to try it. Lemon curd and blueberries are one of my favorite combinations.

    Bobbi

    ReplyDelete
  2. I looked at that photo showing the blueberries and instantly started to salivate. Lordy this looks good!

    ReplyDelete
  3. This looks so beautiful. I will save this recipe to make soon. Thanks for sharing :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. I have two blueberry bushes, so I will definitely try this once they fruit.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Oh my!!! Two of my favorite flavors, too, Marie--and this looks simply divine! Love the look of those molasses crinkles, too...I'll have to give both of them a try--VERY soon!

    Hope you've been well...I've not been a very good blogger the last couple of weeks or so...life's been moving along VERY fast over here! Just got back from Utah and my oldest's graduation...wow!

    Wishing you a beautiful day, dear friend & sending much love your way...

    Julie

    ReplyDelete
  6. What a great treat. I'd love a slice to go with my cup of Earl Grey right now.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Oh Marie, this looks incredible! We just planted three more blueberry bushes for a total of 8 now and I know one recipe I will be making a lot this summer! Would it be possible to substitute plain castor sugar? I've not see the golden castor sugar in our small town. Thanks!
    Cheers!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Oooh, this looks like pure heaven! Yum!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Oh this sounds wonderful! I do wish you'd stop posting all these fabulous tempting cake recipes, my waistline won't be able to cope!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Fantastic recipe. I'm making this for the 5th time today. The kitchen smells amazing.Thank you for your superb blog.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Lorraine, thank you so very much for taking the time to come back and let us know how much you enjoy this. YOu made my day! xx

    ReplyDelete
  12. I have made this twice now and it is a great recipe so easy yet so fab when finished I love this cake and the way it has turned out superb ������

    ReplyDelete
  13. I have done this recipe twice now and I love it so easy It's fab and the taste is superb love it .

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. So happy you have enjoyed it Sue! Thank you so much for coming back to let us know! Bless you! xo

      Delete
  14. Here I am making this fab cake once a gain. It's additive works every time 👍👍

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by. I love to hear from you so do not be shy!


BEFORE LEAVING A COMMENT OR RATING, ASK YOURSELF:
Did you make the recipe as directed? Recipe results are not guaranteed when changes have been made.

Is this comment helpful to other readers? Rude or hateful comments will not be approved. Remember that this website is run by a real person.

Are you here to complain about ads? Please keep in mind that I develop these recipes and provide them to you for free. Advertising helps to defray my cost of doing so, and allows me to continue to post regular fresh content.

Thanks so much for your understanding! I appreciate you!