Print

Homestyle Blueberry Coffee Cake

Homestyle blueberry coffee cake slice with cinnamon streusel topping on rustic table.

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A classic, comforting cake featuring a tender crumb, juicy blueberries, and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack with coffee. Simple ingredients come together quickly for a soul-warming treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted, cooled butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • For the Cinnamon Streusel:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
  2. Make the streusel: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Combine batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in blueberries: Gently fold blueberries into the batter. If using frozen, toss them in a tablespoon of flour first to prevent sinking.
  7. Layer and bake: Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Let cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For frozen blueberries, do not thaw before using. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Ensure butter for streusel is cold for a crumbly texture. Cake can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days, refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition