Description
Blueberry Coffee Cake is a moist and buttery cake packed with fresh blueberries and topped with a cinnamon-streusel crumb, making it the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack alongside your favorite hot drink.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, and 3 tbsp butter with a fork until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Toss blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.Add lemon zest for a fresh flavor boost.Use sour cream or yogurt instead of milk for added moisture.Make ahead and store covered for convenience.Top with a glaze if desired after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg