Blueberry Coffeecake

Published on
September 22, 2023
Intro
This recipe is traditionally called a Blueberry Buckle. The cake is moist and not overly sweet, the topping has a crunchy texture, a perfect combination of textures.
A stack of blueberry coffeecake.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time:
40 Minutes
Servings:
12
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Ingredients

For the Streusel Topping

1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, diced

For the Cake

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup whole milk

2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter a 8 or 9 inch baking pan that is at least 2 inches deep. Set aside.

2. For the Streusel: In a mixing bowl combine the Cinnamon, sugar, flour, and salt. Add in the butter and mix in with your fingers or two forks until it resembles crumbs. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the egg and vanilla, mix well.

4. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

5. Alternatively add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the blueberries.

6. Pour the batter in the prepared pan. Top with the cinnamon streusel mixture.

7. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 2 months.

Substitutions
Recipe Tip:
To use frozen blueberries, combine the frozen blueberries with 1 tablespoon of the flour.
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