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Fresh No-Melt Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

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A bright, tender lemon blueberry loaf cake perfect for summer picnics, featuring a moist crumb with no melting frosting or glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) small-curd cottage cheese, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the cottage cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Fold blueberries gently to avoid bursting and turning the batter blue. Drain cottage cheese well to prevent extra moisture. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and cottage cheese with plant-based yogurt or silken tofu.

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