Description
Classic Blueberry Buckle is a delightful summer dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With its tender, fluffy cake base studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this recipe brings the essence of sunny days to your table. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this cake is versatile enough to shine at any occasion. Plus, it’s easy to whip up, making it a favorite for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or simply enjoy it as is—either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup sugar (plus additional for streusel)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar (for streusel)
- 1/3 cup cake flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp cold butter (cubed for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries without crushing them.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- For the streusel topping, combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl; add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg