Imagine waking up to the most heavenly aroma of freshly baked blueberry coffeecake, with a crisp cinnamon streusel topping that promises to transform your ordinary morning into an extraordinary culinary experience. This time-honored classic Blueberry Buckle Coffeecake isn't just a recipe—it's a slice of pure comfort that will have your family racing to the breakfast table and your guests begging for the secret recipe!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter or cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and free of lumps.
- Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon to create the streusel topping.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of blueberries over the top of the batter, then evenly distribute the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture across the surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the coffeecake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- For best flavor, serve warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips
- Use fresh, plump blueberries for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent color bleeding.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter—this can lead to a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- For an extra-moist coffeecake, use room temperature butter and milk to ensure even mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Check the cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. A few moist crumbs are perfect—avoid overbaking.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before serving to help it set and make slicing easier.
- For a gourmet touch, serve warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 50mg
