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Flavorful Fresh Mulberry Lemon Loaf Recipe with Easy Lavender Honey Glaze

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A bright and moist lemon loaf studded with fresh mulberries and topped with a delicate lavender honey glaze, perfect for brunch or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) fresh mulberries, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp lavender honey
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the yogurt (or sour cream), vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the eggs and sugar. Mix well until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh mulberries, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake on the middle rack for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick for doneness.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Mix the powdered sugar, lavender honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl to make the glaze, adjusting lemon juice for desired consistency.
  11. When the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the lavender honey glaze over the top.
  12. Slice with a serrated knife and serve.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender and airy.’, ‘Handle mulberries gently to avoid bleeding color into the batter.’, ‘Test doneness with a toothpick; if wet, bake a few minutes longer.’, ‘Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor.’, ‘Glaze the loaf only when completely cool to keep it glossy.’, ‘Frozen mulberries can be used if thawed and drained well.’, ‘For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and neutral oil.’, ‘For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and honey with maple syrup.’, ‘If you don’t have lavender honey, regular honey with a drop of culinary lavender extract works.’]

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Keywords: mulberry lemon loaf, lavender honey glaze, fresh berries, lemon loaf recipe, easy baking, brunch dessert, quick bread

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