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    Home » Baked Goods » Cakes & Cupcakes

    Published: Jul 12, 2022 by Kelly Hamilton · This post may contain affiliate links

    Lemon Blackberry Bread

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    A zesty lemon loaf filled with blackberries and topped with a delicious lemon glaze. This bread is so easy to make and perfect for a summer treat!

    slice of blackberry lemon loaf sitting on a white plate
    Jump to:
    • Why You Should Make Lemon Blackberry Bread
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Want to try more recipes?
    • 📖 Recipe

    Blackberry lemon is the combo you've been missing! I love a good lemon loaf and nothing pairs better with fresh berries than lemon zest. It's the perfect summer flavor pairing.

    This Lemon Blackberry Bread is moist, tender, and stuffed with fresh blackberries. Dare I say my favorite part is the lemon glaze on top, it's so good. You'll want to lick the bowl after you make it!

    If you love lemon as much as I do, be sure to try my Lemon Bars or my Lemon Poppyseed Scones. I also love my Blackberry Buttermilk Muffins!

    Why You Should Make Lemon Blackberry Bread

    • It's delicious and perfect for summer. Blackberries are in peak season from June-October.
    • This bread is so easy to make, all you need is one bowl! No extra dishes to wash in the end.
    • If you don't love blackberries, just sub for blueberries and you'll have a delicious lemon blueberry loaf instead.
    • The bread itself is great without the lemon glaze on top, so you can omit it for a less sweet treat!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Here are some notes on a few ingredients- please see the full ingredient list in the recipe card below!

    • oil- I use vegetable oil, but canola or coconut would work fine for this recipe as well!
    • yogurt- this recipe calls for full-fat Greek yogurt, or sour cream if you have that on hand! both work, but I wouldn't substitute for low or no-fat options.
    • blackberries- Fresh blackberries are my favorite, but you can use frozen ones as well! Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if you use frozen.
    • lemon- You are going to want to use fresh lemon for this recipe because we need both lemon zest and lemon juice!
    ingredients needed to make blackberry lemon loaf

    Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper leaving some overhang for easy removal, and set aside.

    Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

    In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer or whisk together the greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and oil until well mixed. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until there are no streaks of flour left. Be careful not to overmix.

    Step 3: In a small bowl, toss the sliced blackberries in 1 tablespoon of flour, and then gently fold them into the batter.

    Step 4: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. If the top of your bread is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, and then carefully remove to cool completely on a wire rack.

    Step 5: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth and clumps remain. If your glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of lemon juice until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add powdered sugar.

    Once your loaf is cooled completely, pour glaze over the top and spread around. Allow the glaze to harden for about 20 minutes before cutting into the bread.

    step by step instructions. 1- dry ingredients mixed in clear bowl. 2- wet ingredients mixed in clear bowl. 3- batter fully mixed together. 4- blackberries folded in

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I swap the berries?

    Yes! I think blueberries or raspberries would be delicious in this recipe!

    Why did the middle of my bread sink?

    This could be happening for a few reasons. It might be that you underbaked your loaf, so cut it in half and see what the middle looks like. Make sure your toothpick comes out clean before removing it from the oven. It could also be that you overmixed your batter or that your oven is too hot! Use an oven thermometer when baking to make sure your oven temperature is accurate.

    Why did my blackberries sink in the bread?

    Berries tend to sink in cakes if the batter is too thin or there are too many berries. This cake batter should be thick enough to hold up the blackberries, especially if you toss them in flour before folding them in.

    What kind of pan do I need?

    You will need a 9x5 loaf pan for this recipe.

    Can I use frozen blackberries?

    You can, you just might need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time! Don't thaw the frozen berries, and be sure to still toss them in flour before folding them in.

    two slices of cake in front of the entire loaf with glaze on top

    Tips and Tricks

    • Make sure to line your pan with parchment paper and leave a little overhang, it makes it so much easier to remove after baking.
    • If you want a stronger lemon flavor in your bread, you can add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest (not juice).
    • Cut your blackberries in half or quarters before tossing them with the flour.
    • Spoon and level your flour- I always recommend spooning and leveling your flour when baking. Scooping the measuring cup right into the flour will actually compact the flour and give much more than the recipe calls for. To spoon and level, use a large spoon to gently scoop the flour into your measuring cup. Once it's full, use a flat edge (like a butter knife) to gently scrape across the top of the measuring cup.
    • Cover your lemon blackberry bread with foil in the last 10-15 minutes of baking to keep it from browning too quickly.

    Storing & Freezing

    This bread will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature, and up to 1 week in the fridge. You can freeze this loaf after it has been baked and cooled completely.

    single slice of bread on a white plate surrounded by lemons and blackberries

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    📖 Recipe

    Lemon Blackberry Bread

    Kelly Hamilton
    A zesty lemon bread filled with blackberries and topped with a delicious lemon glaze. This bread is so easy to make and perfect for a summer treat!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 237 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl Set
    • Electric Hand Mixer
    • Silicone Spatula
    • Parchment Paper Sheets
    • Loaf Pan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1½ cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup plain greek yogurt at room temperature
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 large eggs at room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup oil vegetable, coconut, canola
    • 1¼ cup blackberries, cut in half or quarters plus 1 tablespoon extra flour for coating

    Lemon Glaze

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper leaving some overhang for easy removal, and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and oil until well mixed. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until there are no streaks of flour left. Be careful not to overmix.
    • In a small bowl, toss the diced blackberries in 1 tablespoon of flour, and then gently fold them into the batter.
    • Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. If the top of your bread is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, and then carefully remove to cool completely on a wire rack.

    Make lemon glaze

    • In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth and clumps remain. If your glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of lemon juice until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add powdered sugar.
    • Once your loaf is cooled completely, pour glaze over the top and spread around. Allow the glaze to harden for about 20 minutes before cutting into the bread.

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    Notes

    • Make sure to line your pan with parchment paper and leave a little overhang, it makes it so much easier to remove after baking.
    • If you want a stronger lemon flavor in your bread, you can add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest (not juice).
    • Cut your blackberries in half or quarters before tossing them with the flour.
    • I always recommend spooning and leveling your flour when baking. Or for more accurate measurements, use a kitchen scale and weigh your ingredients. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Mel says

      July 12, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      Had to try Immediately when I saw it on Pinterest and it’s almost all gone! SO GOOD thank you!

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      • Kelly Hamilton says

        July 18, 2022 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks for trying this recipe, Mel! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

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