Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Loaf

 Who doesn't love blueberries? ...and I love anything with lemon in it. The greek yogurt makes the loaf in this recipe that uses the poke method of making sure you always get a moist cake. It's great for breakfast or dessert.
 

Loaf:

1 1/2 cups + 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tsps baking powder
1/2 Tsp salt
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 Tsps grated lemon zest
1/2 Tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup blueberries

 

Glaze:
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

 

Recipe adapted from Sweet Pea's Kitchen

 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease the bottom and sides of a loaf pan with shortening. Add the 1 Tbsp of flour to the pan and flour the sides, tapping out any excess flour. Sift together the dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients and slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. If using frozen blueberries, thoroughly rinse them in a colander to prevent the loaf from turning purple. Gently fold them into the mixture and pour into the loaf pan. The loaf should bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

 

Let the loaf cool for 10-15 minutes after it comes out of the oven. Using a knife or toothpick, trace edges of the loaf and place upside down on a paper towel. The loaf should fall out with little help. Completely cool on a wire rack.



While the loaf is cooling, stir together the lemon juice and sugar in a small pot under low heat. Once the mixture begins to boil, stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup starts to brown. Let the mixture cool. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or large chopsticks, poke holes all over the top of the loaf, about half way deep through it. Once the sugar syrup has cooled, mix in the remaining yogurt and pour over the loaf. Allow it to harden and cool in the fridge.

 

This loaf should be stored in the fridge but, after a few hours, the yogurt glaze will harden and it can travel or sit for a few hours until being served. I personally microwave my slice for about 30 seconds before enjoying it.