5 from 18 votes
Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake
A moist buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake combines tangy buttermilk with fresh blueberries folded into a tender batter. The cake bakes to a golden brown with a slightly crisp sugary top, offering a balanced sweetness and soft crumb. Tossing the blueberries in flour before adding them prevents sinking during baking. It’s an inviting choice for morning or brunch, providing fruity bursts amid a buttery, lemon-zested cake base.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries fresh
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup butter room temperature, unsalted
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¾ cup sugar 2 tablespoons
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter.
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with ¼ cup of flour; set aside. Whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, lemon zest and ¾ cup plus one tablespoon of the sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the batter a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the blueberries.
- Spread batter into greased baking dish and sprinkle batter with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until top is slightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to three days to maintain its moisture.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic for up to one month; thaw at room temperature before eating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
317mg
(13%)
Potassium
190mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4.2mg
(5%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.