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Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

Moist Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe for Perfect Mornings

This Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe combines tart blueberries and a crunchy crumble for a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Frozen can be used without thawing
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be a suitable alternative
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Crucial for achieving the desired texture
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt works fine too
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be softened for the batter
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens flavor; lime makes a delightful substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 1/2 cup Water Substitute with fruit juice for extra zing
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot can also be used
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative
For the Cinnamon Crumble Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg offers a unique twist
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be melted
For Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness for the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust based on desired thickness

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries, water, and granulated sugar. Bring to a low boil, mix in cornstarch slurry to thicken, simmer for about 10 minutes until glossy, then stir in vanilla and set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and beat until resembling coarse crumbs, then mix in eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in cooled blueberry filling.
  3. In another bowl, mix softened butter, flour, brown sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon until crumbly to create the filling.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the pan, spread evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon filling on top, dollop remaining batter and spread. Finally, pour cooled blueberry filling evenly.
  5. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest until crumbly for the streusel topping.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Let cool in pan for at least 15 minutes.
  7. Make the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  8. Once the cake is cooled, slice into squares and drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust the glaze thickness by varying milk; a thicker glaze makes a more defined drizzle.

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