Description
Blueberry Coffee Cake is a delightful treat that will elevate your brunch or dessert table with its moist, fluffy texture and the sweet-tart burst of blueberries. Infused with zesty lemon juice and zest, this cake offers a refreshing flavor profile that is sure to impress everyone at your gathering. The combination of brown sugar and fresh blueberries creates a delectable crumb, while a simple glaze adds the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is straightforward enough for novice bakers and versatile enough for creative variations—feel free to swap in different fruits or add nuts. Perfectly portioned to serve 12, Blueberry Coffee Cake is not only tasty but great for sharing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with sour cream until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over slightly cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg