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Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Coffee Cake

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Indulge in a slice of Blueberry Coffee Cake—a delightful blend of sweet blueberries and zesty lemon that’s perfect for brunch or as a cozy breakfast treat. This light and fluffy cake is simple to make, taking just 20 minutes of prep time, and comes out beautifully moist. With its irresistibly soft texture and a hint of tartness from the berries, this cake is sure to brighten your mornings. Serve it warm with coffee or chilled as a dessert; either way, it’s a crowd-pleaser. Plus, you can easily bake it ahead of time for an effortless breakfast solution!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (for cake)
  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and butter for the topping until crumbly; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream room-temperature butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, sour cream, and lemon zest until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients without overmixing; gently fold in blueberries.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish, sprinkle half the topping over it, add remaining batter, and top with the rest of the mixture.
  7. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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