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Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Coffee Cake

The magic of this cake lies in its perfect balance of flavors and textures.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cake Base:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

For the Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This typically takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Add Blueberries: Gently fold in fresh blueberries. Use a light touch to prevent crushing the berries.
  7. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the streusel topping uniformly over the batter.
  9. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Author: Jamie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes