Lemon Blueberry Crumb Loaf
Fresh lemon zest and blueberries keep this loaf light and bright, while a buttery crumb topping adds just the right amount of crunch.
Ingredients
Equipment
For the Crumb:
- 80g (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) granulated sugar
- Zest 1 lemon
- 80g (⅔ cup) all-purpose flour
- 50g (3½ tbsp) cold butter, cubed
For the Cake:
- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for coating blueberries
- 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 250g (1¼ cups) 250g granulated sugar
- Zest 1 orange
- Zest 1 lemon
- 3 eggs
- 120g (½ cup) 120g heavy cream
- 80g (⅓ cup plus 1 tsp) olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 170g (1¼ cups) blueberries
- Powered sugar, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Make the crumble: Add the sugar and lemon zest to a medium bowl. Using your fingers, rub the lemon zest into the sugar to release the oils.
- Stir in the flour and add the butter, rubbing it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You can also use a hand mixer and beat on low speed until a crumble forms. Keep chilled while you prepare the cake.
- Make the cake: Grease your loaf pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Add the sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Rub the orange and lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers.
- Add the eggs to the citrus sugar and, using a hand mixer, beat until thick, pale, and voluminous.
- Stir in the cream. Sift in the flour mixture and gently fold until combined.
- Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Toss the blueberries in a little flour and fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and scatter the crumble evenly across the top.
- Bake for 60-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
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