Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake (Printable Format)

Coffee cake loaded with blueberries and crumb streusel, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or sweet treat.

# What You Need:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 cups fresh blueberries, or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)

→ Streusel Topping

09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg.
04 - Add flour mixture to creamed butter in three portions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Blend until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in blueberries. Evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula.
06 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon for the topping. Add diced chilled butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
07 - Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.
08 - Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses easy pantry ingredients so you probably already have everything you need
  • Only takes about an hour for a homemade treat that looks impressive but is straightforward
  • Can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries so you get that burst of fruity goodness no matter the season
  • Delicious served warm or cool and ideal for breakfast dessert or anything in between
  • The crumb topping is buttery with a hint of cinnamon and perfectly crisp
02 -
  • High in antioxidants thanks to all those blueberries
  • Freezes beautifully for make ahead treats
  • Vegetarian friendly so everyone can enjoy
03 -
  • Always taste your blueberries before baking. If they are tart add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the cake batter.
  • I learned not to skip sifting the flour for the softest crumb. Pressing the streusel very lightly but evenly ensures it stays distinct as it bakes rather than melting into the cake.

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