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Lemon blueberry loaf with blueberry jam swirl

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Looking for a simple but delicious cake? This Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Blueberry Jam Swirl is just that! A really tasty cake that is easy to make, win win!

Why use jam instead of fresh blueberries

I really like to use jam in baking. It definitely has it’s advantages!

Although fresh fruit is delicious and is very hard to beat, jam offers an alternative that can be just as tasty.

Jam is an ingredient most of us have in the fridge or cupboard so is super handy when you want to whip up a cake.

Fresh fruit seems to be getting more expensive these days so jam also keeps this loaf cake more affordable without compromising on flavour. It also helps keep the cake lovely and moist.

Which Blueberry jam is recommended to use?

My favourite brand of jam is Bonne Maman and their blueberry jam has whole blueberries in it which I think is a nice touch.

I’m sure there are other brands of blueberry jam available so find your favourite. If blueberries aren’t your fruit of choice, you might prefer my Raspberry & Vanilla Swirl Sheet Cake.

Every time I make this cake, the jam in the middle is in a different place. I definitely wouldn’t worry if it isn’t in the middle of the cake. If it is, its pretty and the cake gods were on your side that day. If its not, its still very tasty!

You can’t beat a loaf cake in my opinion!

Loaf cakes are my favourite week night bakes. I know it sounds odd to have a favourite type of cake to bake on a week night, but there is logic to my madness!

Although they tend to take slightly longer than some other cakes to make, they are easy to whip up and once they have baked you just need to let them cool.

No frosting or other time consuming steps which makes them perfect for a busy week night.

The flavours of this cake are enhanced further by the yogurt which makes it deliciously moist and fluffy. I really like using yogurt in cakes because of the lovely texture it provides.

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Blueberry & Lemon Swirl Loaf Cake

Looking for a simple but delicious cake? This Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Blueberry Jam Swirl is just that! A really tasty cake that is easy to make, win win!

Course Cake
Cuisine British
Keyword Blueberry, Lemon, Loaf Cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 323 kcal
Author Curly

Ingredients

  • 225 g margarine
  • 200 g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 120 g fat free yogurt
  • 100 g blueberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC (fan assisted or 190ºC non fan) and line a 2lb loaf tin

  2. Cream the margarine and sugar together until pale and fluffy, usually around 5 minutes
  3. Add the eggs one at a time and mix after each addition
  4. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until completely combined
  5. Spoon in the yogurt and lemon zest and mix until just combined
  6. Pour half of the cake mix into the loaf tin and spread out. Add half of the jam on top of the cake and drag a knife through the jam to create a ripple effect
  7. Pour over the rest of the cake mix and even out before adding the rest of the jam and creating the ripple effect again
  8. Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes until a cocktail stick comes out clean
  9. Allow to cool for 10 or so minutes in the tin before turning out and leaving to cool completely on a wire rack

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is given as a guide only.

Nutrition Facts
Blueberry & Lemon Swirl Loaf Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 204mg9%
Potassium 153mg4%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 730IU15%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 
 
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  1. Amanda says

    May 24, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    I cannot wait to try this! That little swirl of blueberry jam is so sexy!!! I love that you swirled it through the centre too. Cracking recipe! 🙂 xo

    Reply
    • Cat says

      May 25, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Thank you very much! I’ve never had one of my cakes referred to as sexy before 😉 xx

      Reply
  2. Sylvie says

    June 1, 2018 at 1:50 am

    Blueberries and Lemon work so well together! This load looks soooo yummy!!

    Reply
    • Cat says

      June 3, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    June 4, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    What a tasty looking cake, I love the ripple effect you’ve created!

    Reply
    • Cat says

      June 4, 2018 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks Kat 🙂

      Reply
  4. Anca says

    June 11, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    The ripple looks fab, your loaf must be really delicious.

    Reply
    • Cat says

      June 11, 2018 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    June 12, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    Blueberries and lemon appear to be a flavour combination of the season 🙂 . Lovely cake Cat and that swirl… Yum! x

    Reply
    • Cat says

      June 12, 2018 at 9:51 pm

      Haha that’s because they’re so tasty! Thanks x

      Reply
  6. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    June 13, 2018 at 12:01 am

    You gave me a cake craving, that’s for sure! I was afraid that this would be too complicated, but using jam makes this recipe very approachable. I wish I could reach through my screen and grab a slice!

    Reply
    • Cat says

      June 13, 2018 at 7:17 am

      Fresh fruit is lovely obviously but sometimes you just want a simple cake!

      Reply
  7. jacqui bellefontaine says

    June 15, 2018 at 6:42 pm

    I love the look of this cake. What a fabulous idea of swirling jam through the cake before cooking. I must try this. Lemon and blueberry is a favourite combination of mine too. Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare.

    Reply
    • Cat says

      June 15, 2018 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you 🙂 I have another swirl cake coming soon, love how easy they are.

      Reply
  8. Jenny Paulin says

    June 21, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    ooooh Cat this looks delicious , I love the flavours you have used and that purple/blue swirl is perfect ! yummy 🙂
    thank you for sharing with #Bakeoftheweek x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      June 22, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks Jenny 🙂 x

      Reply
  9. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    June 25, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    What a great looking midweek cake (I know just what you mean ablout having a midweek cake that’s easy to pull together Cat) – I just love that ripple of jam through the centre – it makes it look incredibly inviting. And those flavours too – serious yum! Thankyou too for sharing with #BakingCrumbs
    Angela x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      June 25, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      I’m glad someone else understands haha. Thanks Angela x

      Reply
  10. Katie says

    December 8, 2019 at 9:20 am

    5 stars
    This was a super easy and REALLY delicious cake. It was a crowd favourite. I felt that the batter was a bit thick and potentially dough like, so I squeezed in the whole lemon along with the zest. It was phenomenal! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      December 8, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      Oh that’s strange. Great idea on how to make the batter a bit looser though! So pleased you really liked it 🙂

      Reply
  11. Paula says

    December 18, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    Love this cake as not too sweet. I also serve as a dessert with raspberries and creme fraiche.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      December 19, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks Paula I’m so pleased you like it 🙂

      Reply
  12. ELAINE says

    March 11, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    I decided to make this instead of a lemon drizzle cake for a change. It was fab so easy to make and pretty with the swirls. Lovely combination of flavours and not too sweet. Went down well and quickly disappeared!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      April 11, 2022 at 9:36 pm

      So pleased you liked it! It does make a nice change and the flavours are so tasty!

      Reply
  13. Ally says

    April 11, 2022 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely and light, nice having the swirl of jam through to keep it moist. Very nice!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      April 13, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      So pleased you liked it 🙂

      Reply
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