Blueberry coffee cake is an old-fashioned favorite is moist and delicious, loaded with fresh, juicy blueberries, a layer of sweet cake, and a crumb topping that is the best. A homemade, baked from scratch classic, this traditional Southern recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, as a snack or dessert — with a cuppa hot coffee, of course!
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I learned all my cooking and baking skills sitting on the counter while my Southern grandma was busy in the kitchen. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed many delicious old-fashioned sweet treats while hanging out at Nannie’s. There is always something good in the oven at her house!
This blueberry coffee cake is no exception. It’s super easy to make, making it an ideal breakfast, snack or dessert. It’s a welcome addition to any brunch spread!
It’s loaded with fresh, juicy blueberries with moist layer of cake from scratch, and a slightly crunchy top layer. It will be love at first bite!
Plus, you’ll love how quick you can get this homemade favorite in the oven to bake.
Today’s blueberry coffee cake recipe is put together in an 8×8 pan. It’s a great alternative to classic muffins or bundt cake.
I’ve seen some recipes that are drizzled with glaze, or made with cake mix, with sour cream, with Bisquick, or with cream cheese. I think this recipe is the best because it’s from scratch, and so tasty and simple with crumb topping.
This traditional favorite is perfect served with coffee — you’ll love the light texture and rich flavor.
Blueberry Coffee Cake Ingredients
You’ll need…
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
How to Make Blueberry Coffee Cake
BEGIN: First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
STEP ONE: Start by creaming the butter and 3/4 cup of sugar, then add egg, and mix well. Add vanilla.
STEP TWO: Next, add flour and baking powder, alternating with milk.
STEP THREE: Spread half the batter in a greased 8″x8″ pan.
STEP FOUR: Combine blueberries with two tablespoons of sugar and spread over the batter.
STEP FIVE: For the topping, mix two tablespoons brown sugar with two teaspoons cinnamon.
STEP SIX: Add the remaining batter and sprinkle the top with the topping mixture.
STEP SEVEN: Bake for 45-50 minutes in an oven at 350 degrees.
I know your family will love this delish blueberry coffee cake as much as we do — it’s hard to resist!
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar + 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tsp brown sugar
- 4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Start by creaming the butter and 3/4 cup of sugar, then add egg, and mix well. Add vanilla.
- Next, add flour and baking powder, alternating with milk.
- Spread half the batter in a greased 8"x8" pan.
- Combine blueberries with two tablespoons of sugar and spread over the batter.
- For the topping, mix two tablespoons brown sugar with two teaspoons cinnamon.
- Add the remaining batter and sprinkle the top with the topping mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes in an oven at 350 degrees.
Perfect way to start the morning. This is a delicious treat.
I happy with anything blueberry and this was absolutely delicious!