Ingredients and Weight:
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed banana and blueberries.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Sweet and flavorful with a hint of banana and blueberries
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "This coffee cake was amazing! The blueberry-banana combination was perfect, and it was so moist and fluffy."
- "I've made this coffee cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and turns out perfect every time."
- "I love the sweet and tangy flavor of this coffee cake. It's the perfect way to start my day."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make sure the coffee cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- If you don't have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries. Thaw them before adding them to the batter.
- For a sweeter coffee cake, you can sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
