### Lemon Blueberry Loaf Recipe #### Ingredients: - 1 ½ cups cake flour (substitute with all-purpose flour if cake flour is not available) - 1 teaspoon baking powder - ½ teaspoon salt - 1 cup granulated sugar - Zest of 2 lemons - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened - 2 large eggs, at room temperature - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ½ cup milk, at room temperature - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1 cup fresh blueberries (coated in a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking) - Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice and ¼ cup icing sugar for glaze #### Instructions: 1. **Preheat Oven and Prep Pan:** - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). - Grease and flour your 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. 2. **Dry Ingredients:** - In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 3. **Lemon Sugar:** - In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest into the sugar until fragrant. 4. **Cream Butter and Sugar:** - Add softened butter to the lemon sugar. Cream together using a mixer until light and fluffy. 5. **Add Eggs and Vanilla:** - Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. 6. **Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:** - Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. 7. **Add Lemon Juice and Blueberries:** - Gently fold in lemon juice and flour-coated blueberries. 8. **Bake:** - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 9. **Cool:** - Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 10. **Optional Glaze:** - If desired, create a glaze by mixing 1 tablespoon lemon juice with ¼ cup icing sugar. Drizzle over the cooled loaf. Enjoy your homemade Lemon Blueberry Loaf! This loaf is perfect as a dessert, for brunch, or as a delightful snack with tea or coffee. ### uStreusel Topping Ingredients: • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour • ¼ cup granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Streusel Preparation: 1. Combine Ingredients: • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and lemon zest. • Add the cold, cubed butter. 2. Create Crumble: • Use your fingers or a fork to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Apply to Loaf: • After you have prepared your Lemon Blueberry Loaf batter and poured it into the loaf pan, evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter. 4. Bake: • Bake as per the original recipe’s instructions. The streusel topping will become golden and crisp as the loaf bakes. This streusel topping will complement the soft, moist texture of the lemon blueberry loaf with a buttery, crumbly crunch, enhancing the overall flavor and experience. Enjoy your baking!