Light Berry Loaf
Delightfully moist and bursting with fresh, fruity flavor, this Light Berry Loaf is the perfect addition to your breakfast table, brunch spread, or afternoon tea. Featuring a tender crumb enhanced with the bright zest of lemon and juicy mixed berries like blueberries and raspberries, this quick bread balances sweetness and tang in every bite. The recipe uses a simple yet effective technique of tossing the berries in a touch of flour to keep them evenly distributed throughout the loaf. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make treat comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and vanilla, combining them into an irresistible creation that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve slices warm or at room temperature, paired with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of glaze for an elegant finish. Perfect for any occasion, this Light Berry Loaf is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 units large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest
- 0.75 cups milk
- 1.5 cups mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for tossing berries)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until combined.
On low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry mixture (add the dry in three parts, milk in two parts). Mix until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
In a small bowl, toss the mixed fresh berries with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. This helps prevent the berries from sinking to the bottom during baking.
Gently fold the floured berries into the batter using a spatula, being careful not to crush the berries.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 647 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 2312 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 436.3 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
