Lemon Blackberry Loaf
Make this bright and flavorful lemon blackberry loaf with fresh lemon, juicy berries, and a simple sweet frosting. It’s a gluten-free treat that’s easy to prepare and ideal for any time of day.
Servings: 10 -12 slices
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups 1:1 Gluten free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter melted room temp
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Costabile lemon olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs room temp
- ½ cup sour cream room temp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blackberries sliced in half if large
- 1 tablespoon gluten free flour
Lemon frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Adjust powder or cream to your consistenc
Instructions
- Grease and line loaf pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In mixer, mix the sugar and the eggs for a full 2 mins on medium speed.
- Add butter and oils, mix again.
- Add the vanilla, lemon extract, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix on medium speed until combined. Then, mix in sour cream.
- Slowly combine dry with wet and mix until just combined. (Do not over-mix).
- In a small bowl, mix blackberries and 1 tablespoon of flour until well coated. Once coated, gently stir into the mixture.
- Fold into prepared baking pan and bake for 45-50 mins until toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
- In a bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream until combined. Adjust powdered sugar or cream to make frosting your preferred consistency.
- Pour over cooled cake.
Notes
- Prevent sinking berries by lightly tossing blackberries in a bit of flour before adding them to the batter. This helps them stay evenly distributed as the loaf bakes.
- Bringing the eggs, sour cream, and butter to room temperature helps everything mix better and results in a softer texture.
- Stir the batter until just combined to keep the loaf tender. Overmixing can lead to a dense or gummy texture.
- Fresh lemon juice and zest give the loaf its bright, citrusy flavor. Bottled lemon juice might not deliver the same result.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
