There’s something about a freshly baked Blueberry Bread that makes any day feel like a special occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee, as a sweet afternoon snack, or served at a brunch gathering, this easy-to-make loaf is the ultimate comfort treat.
The beauty of blueberry loaf lies in its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients – flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and of course, fresh or frozen blueberries, you can create a moist, flavorful cake that’s bursting with juicy fruit. The blueberries not only add a touch of natural sweetness, but they also provide bursts of flavor in every bite.
What makes this loaf so irresistible is its tender crumb, which is created by using a combination of butter and sour cream (or yogurt). These ingredients contribute to the moisture and richness of the cake, making it delightfully soft and melt-in-your-mouth. A dash of vanilla extract and a sprinkle of lemon zest can add an extra layer of flavor, complementing the blueberries beautifully.
To make your loaf, simply mix the dry ingredients together, then fold in the wet ingredients along with the blueberries. Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure the loaf stays light and fluffy. Once it’s in the pan, bake until golden and fragrant. The result is a gorgeous loaf with a lightly golden crust and a soft, buttery interior.
For an extra indulgent touch, you can drizzle the top with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice, or sprinkle a handful of extra blueberries over the top before baking for a burst of color and flavor.
This Blueberry Loaf is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a sweet breakfast treat or a dessert to share with friends. With its moist texture and sweet flavor, it’s a recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.
A delicious, moist blueberry bread perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 200 grams
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs large
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries or frozen, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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This recipe turned out amazing! The bread was super moist and flavorful. Will definitely make again!
I’ve made this recipe a few times too, and it’s just to die for! The blueberries really make it pop!
Looks good but I wonder if the bread is maybe too sweet? I prefer less sugar in my recipes.
I tried it but it came out kinda dense. Not sure what I did wrong. Maybe I mixed it too much?
I don’t bake much, but this was easy. Best bread I ever made, even if I forgot to add the salt 😅!
Yummy!
Blueberries make everything better! I loved this! A perfect breakfast treat, yum!
Totally agree! Blueberries are the best! I made this yesterday, and it was a hit!
Doesn’t sound right to me. Can you really mix milk and blueberries? Sounds odd.
Mixing milk and blueberries is actually common in baking! It adds moisture to the bread. You should try it!
Nah, I don’t think this will be good. Milk and blueberries? Sounds like a weird combination to me.
It turned out okay, but I think it could use more blueberries. I was expecting it to be bursting with flavor but it was kinda bland. ⭐⭐⭐
Mmm… I got confused with cups and grams. Anyone can help?
I’m not a great cook, but this was really easy to follow. My bread didn’t look as pretty, but it tasted good! Thanks for sharing! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I followed the recipe but it came out super dense. I think I might’ve mixed it too much. Any tips?
Just baked this—so fluffy and the blueberries actually stayed juicy. The 60 minutes was spot on for my oven. Will definitely make again!
Yes! Love hearing the blueberries stayed juicy. I’m glad 60 minutes worked out for you—my oven runs a little hot so I’m always guessing. Definitely making this soon.
This blueberry bread is simply delicious! My family loved it.
My kids loved it! I added some chocolate chips cause we were out of blueberries.
One teaspoon baking powder seems like a lot? My loaf was kinda bitter and had a weird aftertaste. Could’ve been my vanilla or I overbaked, but it didn’t wow me.
I was skeptical about the sugar/butter creaming step, but WOW. The crumb is soft and almost like pound cake. Definitely making again for breakfast.
5 stars! Best I’ve ever had, and it’s so pretty with the blueberries!
I followed this recipe exactly, but my bread turned out flat. What did I do wrong? 😕
Did you make sure to measure everything right? Sometimes too much liquid can make it flat.
Sorry to hear that! Maybe your baking powder was old? It can lose its power over time. 😟
Nice recipe, but 350°F for 60 min—mine was done closer to 48. I’d suggest checking earlier because ovens vary a lot.
Totally agree—my oven runs hot, so I was checking around 45 min too. “About 60” is doing a lot of work there 😅 Great call on oven variance.
Does anyone else find 1 tsp baking powder a little low? I usually do more. Mine didn’t rise much, still tasty though.
Turned out super moist for a quick loaf! The vanilla really pops, and the bake time at ~60 minutes was spot on for my oven.
Uh, I did something wrong because mine didn’t rise at all. What did I do??
Maybe you forgot the baking powder? That could be why it didn’t rise. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us!
Is it really supposed to bake for 60 mins? Mine was burnt after 50. Be careful!
60 mins seems long! I made it in 45 mins, and it was perfect. Maybe turn down the temp a bit?
I usually check mine around 50 mins too. Ovens can be different, so maybe yours runs hotter? Just keep an eye on it next time!
I can’t eat eggs, so I used flaxseed instead. It still turned out great!
Perfect recipe! I added some lemon zest for a twist. So fresh and tasty!
Can I use almond milk instead of regular milk? Anyone tried that?
Yes, you can use almond milk! It should work fine. Just remember it might change the flavor a bit, but it’s still yummy!
Made this last weekend—so moist and the blueberry flavor is legit. I baked mine closer to 62 min and it came out perfectly.
Does anyone know if I can use frozen blueberries? That’s all I got!
Yes, frozen blueberries work great! Just make sure to not thaw them before adding.
It’s ok, but I’m not a fan of blueberries. Could be better without them.
This is the most failed recipe I’ve tried. It turned out more like a pancake than bread. 😭
A pancake?? How did that happen? Did you use a different flour or something? Idk, but I feel like it should’ve been bread.
I’m sorry to hear that! Sometimes recipes don’t turn out the way we expect them. Maybe it was the baking time? I’ve had my share of fails too! 😅
I didn’t have blueberries, so I used strawberries instead. It was still good but not the same.
I like the simple steps, but I think 1 cup blueberries is too vague—mine sank a bit. Next time I’ll toss them in flour first.
I love quick breads and this one is super straightforward. Also, using frozen blueberries works—just dust them a bit with flour first.
WHY so much butter? Isn’t that unhealthy? I think I’m gonna try less next time.
Butter makes it taste good! You need some fat for flavor.
I followed the recipe exactly, but mine came out too dense. Maybe I mixed it too much? Not sure. Disappointed.
Maybe you overmixed it? The batter should be just combined. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us!
Meh. Too sweet for me. Also I forgot to cream butter long enough, so it was kinda grainy. Recipe is ok though.
Easy recipe but I forgot the salt and it was a disaster. Next time I won’t forget!
LOL this is just cake with berries, but I love it anyway.
Haha, true! But it’s a delicious cake-bread hybrid! 😄
Is it really a bread tho? It feels more like dessert to me. 🤔
It turned out too sweet for my taste. I think less sugar would work better.
This tastes good, but the batter was kinda thick. I added an extra splash of milk (like 1–2 tbsp) and it helped. Not sure if my measurements were off or butter was too cold.
Glad the extra splash of milk helped! I’ve found the batter thick can happen if the butter isn’t fully softened—cold butter can make it more stiff than expected. Next time, try letting the butter sit out a bit longer before creaming, or add milk 1 tbsp at a time until it loosens up.
Mine was thick too, but I blamed the blueberries (like they soaked up all the liquid 😅). I added a little milk like you and it turned out fine. Maybe measurements—flour can be packed if you scoop with a cup. I started spooning and leveling and it was better.
This isn’t bread, it’s more like a cake, which is fine I guess, but you should call it cake!
I see your point! It’s kinda cake-y for sure, but I love the blueberries. Yum!
My loaf turned out a bit dry on the edges even though the center was done. I’m guessing I overbaked. Next time I’ll tent with foil halfway through.
Followed the steps exactly, but my loaf was dense in the middle even though the toothpick was mostly clean. Not sure if my oven runs hot.
Sounds like the oven could be off, yeah. Also, did you measure flour by weight (grams) or scooped? Too much flour can make it gummy/dense even if it’s technically baked through.
Ugh, that’s frustrating. If the toothpick is mostly clean but the middle is dense, your loaf pan might be too small/thick or the oven runs cool. Next time, try baking 5–10 minutes longer and tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
This is my new weekend bake. I used melted butter by accident and it still worked—so forgiving. Blueberry bread vibes!
Melted butter still worked? Huh. I always thought butter needed to be softened only—kinda like if it gets too warm it won’t rise. Guess the baking powder saved it? Looks tasty though!
Weekend bake mission accomplished 😄 Blueberry bread is the best. Love that it was forgiving even with melted butter!
I forgot to fold in the blueberries gently (more like aggressively stirred) and now I have purple streaks 😅 It’s still edible though—just uglier than the photos in my head.
This blueberry bread is amazing! Super moist and delicious. My family loved it!
This blueberry bread is amazing! So delicious and moist! 😍
Sounds good, but I don’t like blueberries. Can I use bananas instead? 🤔
I tried it, and it turned out great! Thank you for sharing. 😋
Super easy to make! I added some lemon zest for extra flavor. Yum!
Not my fave. The sugar was too much for me. Next time I will cut down a bit. 🤷♂️
Looks easy, but 350°F for 60 min seems long. I’d check at like 45 min next time, I think.
Easy to make, but I wish it had more blueberries. Like, what gives?
I don’t understand why people love blueberries so much. It’s just a fruit!
I get your point, but blueberries add a nice sweetness and flavor to recipes! It’s not just about the fruit itself.
Why does it have eggs? Can I make it without? My friend says no eggs but I dont kno!
I made this for my grandma, and she said it was the best bread she’s ever had. Gonna make it again!
That’s so sweet! I love that your grandma enjoyed it! Can’t wait to try it myself!
I made this with frozen blueberries and it still turned out great!
Mine didn’t brown much and the toothpick came out clean but the inside was kinda dense. Maybe I overmixed after adding flour?
Honestly, the flavor is good but it’s pretty sweet. If you like less sugar, I’d cut it down to like 3/4 cup.
I’m not a baker, but this was easy to follow. Turned out great! 😍
Yum! My whole family loved it! Perfect with coffee for breakfast!
Blueberries rule! 🍇🧁
Made this today—so easy and the loaf is super tender. I used frozen blueberries and tossed them in a little flour first to prevent sinking. Came out great at 55 minutes.