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blueberry coffee cake recipe - Close-up of a slice of blueberry coffee cake with streusel topping and juicy blueberries

Classic Blueberry Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping

A truly irresistible blueberry coffee cake recipe featuring a moist, tender cake studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a generous, buttery streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Streusel Topping:
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, diced
For the Cake:
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (240g) sour cream
2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing with blueberries)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or spray with non-stick baking spray.
Step 2: Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced into small pieces, using a pastry blender or your fingertips, until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 4: In a separate large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Step 6: In a small bowl, gently toss 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour. This helps prevent them from sinking.
Step 7: Fold the floured blueberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
Step 8: Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the top of the batter.
Step 9: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and the streusel set.
Step 10: Let the coffee cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the cake to set and makes it easier to cut.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for the cake batter. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. If using frozen blueberries, toss them with flour directly from the freezer.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Sweet Breakfasts
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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