Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blueberry Coffee Cake, a perfect pastry for brunch or a cozy breakfast at home. This cake features a harmonious blend of tart lemon and sweet blueberries, resulting in a moist and airy treat that will impress your family and friends. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but its versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite berries or nuts. Whether you’re hosting a weekend gathering or seeking a comforting snack throughout the week, this Blueberry Coffee Cake is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (more as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- For the topping, mix together brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream room temperature butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, sour cream, and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in blueberries gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and sprinkle with topping. Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg