Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes: 6 tablespoons (85g)
- Eggs: 2 large (100g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Fresh or frozen blueberries: 1 cup (140g)
Preparation Time:
25 minutes
Cooking Time:
35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple to Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender crumb
- Bursting with juicy blueberries
- Topped with a sweet and crunchy cinnamon streusel
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack
User Comments:
- "This is the best blueberry coffee cake I have ever had!"
- "The streusel topping is addictive."
- "Perfect for a special occasion or a lazy morning."
- "My kids love the sweetness and the tartness of the blueberries."
- "Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of blueberries.
- If your streusel topping is too crumbly, add a tablespoon of melted butter.
- To ensure even baking, rotate the baking dish halfway through cooking.
- Store leftover coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
