Huckleberry Buckle

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped huckleberries
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
4. Add the buttermilk and drained pineapple to the butter mixture alternately with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the huckleberries.
6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, remaining flour, cinnamon, and walnuts (if using). Sprinkle over the batter.
7. Pour the remaining batter over the topping.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 9g (14% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 5g (25% DV)
• Cholesterol: 45mg (15% DV)
• Sodium: 180mg (8% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 45g (15% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
• Sugars: 28g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and moist base with a crispy and crumbly topping
• Sweet and tangy flavors from the huckleberries and pineapple
• Warm and comforting dessert, perfect for any occasion

User Comments:

• "This buckle is absolutely delicious! The combination of huckleberries and pineapple is so unique and flavorful."
• "The crispy crumb topping adds a wonderful texture to the soft and moist base."
• "I love that this dessert is so easy to make. It's perfect for when I'm short on time."
• "This buckle is a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit."
• "I highly recommend adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. It takes this dessert to the next level."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find huckleberries, you can substitute blueberries or raspberries.
• To make sure the topping is crispy, use cold butter.
• Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough buckle.
• Be careful not to overcook the buckle, as this can dry it out.