Lemon Blueberry Flaxseed Tea Cake
This tender tea cake combines finely ground flaxseed for subtle nuttiness and beautiful texture, bright lemon zest for freshness, and bursts of blueberries for color. The result is moist, lightly golden, and perfect for spring gatherings.
Servings 10 1 (9×5-inch) loaf
Calories 230kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups 190 g all-purpose flour
- ½ cup 55 g finely ground flaxseed (golden or brown)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup 120 ml buttermilk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries tossed in 1 tsp flour
- Optional Lemon Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- 2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time.
- 4️⃣ Add Flavor
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- 5️⃣ Combine
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Mix just until combined.
- Fold in blueberries gently.
- 6️⃣ Bake
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
- If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil during last 10–15 minutes.
- 7️⃣ Cool & Glaze
- Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan.
- Drizzle lemon glaze over fully cooled loaf.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice, 1/12 loaf)
Calories: ~230
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 180 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30 g
Sugars: 16 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
(Values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand.)
🌸 Why It’s Fabulous
• Flax adds delicate nutty depth
• Lemon brightens and balances
• Blueberries create jewel-like bursts
• Beautiful golden crumb with speckles
• Lemon brightens and balances
• Blueberries create jewel-like bursts
• Beautiful golden crumb with speckles
