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Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe for Quick Weeknight Baking

Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe for Quick Weeknight Baking


  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tender, blueberry-studded coffee cake with a golden streusel topping, ready in 1 hour. Customize blueberry quantity or swap berries for a quick, crowd-pleasing breakfast or snack.


Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups blueberries
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup butter


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9-inch round baking pan with parchment paper
Combine sugar and shortening in a large bowl
Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture
Fold in blueberries
Transfer batter to prepared pan
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter for streusel
distribute streusel on top
Bake 40-50 minutes until golden

Notes

Use coconut sugar for a caramel note
Substitute almond or oat milk for dairy-free
Freeze strawberries/raspberries for seasonal variation
Clarified butter extends shelf life
Cool completely before slicing

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg