Maritime Blueberry Buckle

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter with an electric mixer. Add in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the bowl, mixing on low speed until just combined.
5. Gently fold in blueberries.
6. Spread batter in a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
7. In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over batter in the cake pan.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is a type of “buckle,” which is a type of American cake with a streusel topping.
• This Maritime Blueberry Buckle is inspired by the cuisine of the Canadian Maritime provinces, including Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
• Blueberries are a very healthy fruit, rich in antioxidants and other essential nutrients.