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Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Loaf

Quick & Simple Meals
This lemon blueberry loaf is soft, flavorful, and irresistibly moist thanks to sour cream and rich butter. Sweet blueberries and a swirl of blueberry jam add fruity bursts in every slice, while the lemon glaze brings just the right zing. Perfect for brunch, gifting, or a cozy afternoon treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Tbsp salted butter room temp
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temp
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • cups blueberries
  • 2 Tbsp blueberry jam
  • ¼ cup blueberries + 1 Tbsp sugar for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat to 375°F; grease loaf pan.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until fluffy.
  • Mix in sour cream and vanilla; add eggs one at a time.
  • Fold in flour, baking powder, salt.
  • Add blueberries; swirl in jam. Top with blueberries and sugar.
  • Bake 55–60 min, then cool 10 min in pan, transfer to rack.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/lemon-blueberry-sour-cream-loaf/

Notes

  • Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream.
  • Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer—no need to thaw!
  • Skip thyme if you prefer a more classic lemon glaze.