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The whole Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake in the pan or on a platter, cut into squares.

Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake

  • Author: Caoimhe Byrne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack, Cake, Coffee Cake
  • Cuisine: American

Description


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus 1 tablespoon for blueberries
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1/2 a lemon (optional, enhances flavor)
  • 6 tablespoons (3 oz) salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)  

For the Cinnamon Crumb Topping:

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour

Optional Garnish:

  • Powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), for dusting

Instructions

1. Make the Cake Batter:

  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray an 8×8 inch square baking pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Set aside.   
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest (if using). Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a large bowl and hand mixer). Cream the butter on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and continue to cream together for another 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Add the room-temperature egg, vanilla extract, and room-temperature Greek yogurt. Beat until combined. Reduce the speed to low and gradually stream in the room-temperature milk until the mixture comes together. (Note: The mixture might look slightly curdled at this point, which is okay).
  • Combine Wet and Dry: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.   
  • Prepare and Fold in Blueberries: In a separate small bowl, toss the blueberries (fresh or frozen) with the 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until lightly coated (this helps prevent sinking). Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter using a rubber spatula. The batter will be thick.

2. Make the Crumb Topping:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted (and slightly cooled) butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pinch of salt until smooth.
  • Add the 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and stir with a fork until the mixture is moistened and forms coarse crumbs resembling wet sand.

3. Assemble and Bake:

  • Transfer Batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing out the top evenly with a rubber spatula.
  • Add Topping: Using your fingertips, crumble the topping mixture evenly over the surface of the batter.
  • Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown, the center of the cake is set, and a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing and slicing. Cooling completely allows the cake to set and prevents crumbling.

4. Serve: Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake from the pan. Cut into 9 squares. Finish with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.


Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room-temperature butter, egg, yogurt, and milk helps the batter mix evenly and achieve a better texture.
  • Measuring Flour: Spoon and level the flour into the measuring cup for accuracy, or weigh it.
  • Blueberries: Fresh or frozen blueberries work. Do not thaw frozen berries before tossing in flour and adding to the batter.
  • Do Not Overmix: Mix the batter just until the flour disappears to ensure a tender cake.
  • Cooling: Allowing the cake to cool completely is important for texture and clean slices.
  • Storage: Store leftover cake covered tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.