Blueberry Coffee Cake
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Description
This Blueberry Coffee Cake starts with creaming softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Eggs and vanilla extract are incorporated before alternating additions of a flour mixture (including baking powder, cornstarch, and salt) and buttermilk, resulting in a thick, rich batter. Fresh or frozen blueberries are gently folded in, and the batter is spread evenly in a greased and floured 13x9-inch pan.
A streusel topping made from flour, sugars, salt, and melted butter is prepared separately and sprinkled generously on top. The cake bakes at 350°F for about 40–45 minutes until set and golden. The cream cheese and butter contribute to a moist and tender crumb, while the streusel adds a sweet, crumbly contrast. Blueberries add bursts of flavor throughout.
This cake is well suited for serving at breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon treat with coffee or tea. Variations can include omitting the streusel or substituting it with a light sugar sprinkle, though baking times may need adjustment. For best results, the recipe suggests using a metal baking pan.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened (use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese)
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar tightly packed
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 ¼ cup blueberries
Streusel Topping³
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar firmly packed
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- 10 Tablespoons butter melted and cooled until no longer hot to the touch, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease and flour a 13x9 baking pan.⁴
- Combine butter, cream cheese, and sugars and use an electric mixer (or a stand mixer) to cream together ingredients until well-combined, light, and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat on medium-low speed until combined, pausing to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- In separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch and salt.
- Add about ¼ of the flour mixture and stir on low speed until just combined. Add about ⅓ of the buttermilk and stir until combined. Continue to alternate adding flour and buttermilk until all are added and mixture is completely combined.
- Use a spoon or spatula to stir in the blueberries.
- Spread batter into prepared pan (batter will be thick) and prepare streusel, if using.
Streusel
- To make streusel, whisk together flour, sugars, and salt. Drizzle in melted butter and use a fork to stir/toss together until mixture is clumpy but combined (all the butter should be absorbed). Do not use butter that is too hot and do not over-mix or the mixture will be like a paste! It should be clumpy and crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over batter.
- Bake on 350F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center yields moist crumbs or no crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk or a buttermilk substitute, noting slight differences in moisture and flavor.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries without thawing to maintain texture and appearance.
- The streusel topping can be omitted or replaced with granulated sugar, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- Baking in a metal pan yields best results; glass pans may require longer baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 429IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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