Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake

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:
  
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. 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.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. 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:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut in the softened butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.
     

Baking:

• Instructions:
  1. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. 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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