Delicious and Easy-to-Make Chef John's Blackberry Buckle

Indulge in the flavors of juicy blackberries and a tender cake in this scrumptious Chef John's Blackberry Buckle recipe. With a buttery crumb topping and a hint of lemon zest, this dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or any time you want to treat your taste buds. Whip up this delightful buckle in just a few easy steps and enjoy the sweet aroma that fills your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups fresh blackberries
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, chilled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter, 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and mix well.
5. Add in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries, taking care not to crush them.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup flour and ¼ cup sugar. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
9. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter in the baking dish.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the blackberry buckle to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
12. Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.

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