Description
A moist and tender coffee cake bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, topped with a sweet crumbly streusel.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking. Gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries can be used, but do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Optional glaze: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg