Indulge in the delicious flavors of blueberries and coffee with this scrumptious blueberry coffee cake recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with your morning coffee, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining batter and sugar mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve warm, and enjoy with a cup of coffee!
Interesting Facts
Blueberries are a good source of antioxidants and vitamin C.
Coffee cake is traditionally served with coffee or tea for breakfast or brunch.
Blueberry coffee cake can also be enjoyed as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream.