Indulge in the flavors of juicy blueberries and aromatic coffee with this delightful blueberry coffee cake recipe. The moist and tender cake is swirled with a ribbon of cinnamon streusel that adds a perfect crunch to every bite. This coffee cake is an ideal choice for breakfast or brunch gatherings, and it pairs wonderfully with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy the enticing aroma and delightful taste of this homemade blueberry coffee cake, which is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and walnuts (if using).
- To make the streusel topping, combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and streusel.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the blueberry coffee cake at room temperature. Enjoy!
