Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (10g) baking powder
- 0.5 tsp (3g) salt
- 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.5 cup (120ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (6g) lemon zest
- 1.5 cups (225g) fresh mulberries, washed and dried
- 1 tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, toss the fresh mulberries with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until lightly coated.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until combined.
- Gently fold in the floured mulberries using a rubber spatula; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.