Easy Blueberry Loaf Cake

Soft, fluffy, and bursting with sweet berries, this easy blueberry loaf cake is a delightful treat for any time of day. With a tender crumb and buttery flavor, it pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Ingredients for 8 portions

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine 4 room temperature eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract), then beat with a hand mixer until pale and frothy.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup of sugar and continue beating until well blended and slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Pour in 1/2 cup of melted butter and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, mixing until fully incorporated.

  4. 4

    Add 1/2 cup of orange juice or yogurt and mix briefly.

  5. 5

    Sift in half of the all-purpose flour along with 1 tablespoon of baking powder, beating on low speed until combined.

  6. 6

    Sift in the remaining flour and mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

  7. 7

    Grease a loaf pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.

  8. 8

    Gently fold most of the blueberries into the batter, reserving a handful to place on top.

  9. 9

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, tap it gently on the counter to level, and scatter the reserved blueberries over the surface.

  10. 10

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  11. 11

    Let the cake cool slightly in the pan, then unmold, discard the parchment paper, and slice to serve.

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