Blueberry Buckle is a classic American dessert that features a moist cake with bursts of fresh blueberries and a crumbly streusel topping.
The cake itself is flavored with a hint of spices like ginger and cinnamon, though these are optional if you prefer a simpler flavor profile. Here’s how to make it:
Cake:
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
- Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Streusel Topping:
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp softened butter, cut into small pieces
- Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the softened butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.
Baking:
- Instructions:
- Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the buckle to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your homemade Blueberry Buckle either warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
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