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Soft vanilla crumb holds bursts of blueberries under buttery streusel nicely today. Mix batter quickly and fold berries gently. Bake until golden center springs back. Freeze extras tightly for weekday survival. Serve warm with coffee and smug energy nearby now need ten more four five six seven eight nine ten
Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe
This tender blueberry coffee cake features juicy berries, soft vanilla crumb, and a buttery streusel topping. It is simple enough for weekdays and special enough to make everyone hover near the oven.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- whisk
- Spatula,
- 8×8 Baking Pan
- Measuring cups
- Cooling rack
- Freezer
- knife
- oven
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp flour for berries
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp cold butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
- Whisk sugar, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Batter should be thick and creamy.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then fold in gently to avoid purple batter.
- Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly clusters form.
- Spread batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle streusel across the top edge to edge.
- Bake 35 to 38 minutes until golden and center springs back lightly. Cool before slicing.
Notes
For softer texture, bake until just set. For crispier edges, add a few extra minutes. Freeze slices wrapped tightly for up to two months. Chill before cutting for tidy assembly. Swap blueberries for raspberries or peaches. Store covered two days room temperature or five days chilled.
