Description
Classic blueberry buckle is the quintessential summer dessert that brings a touch of joy to any occasion. With its tender, moist crumb and bursts of juicy blueberries, this cake is both comforting and irresistible. Perfect for brunches, family gatherings, or simply as an afternoon treat with coffee, it’s a delightful way to celebrate the season. The sweet streusel topping adds an extra layer of flavor and texture that elevates each bite. Easy to make in under an hour, this classic recipe requires no advanced baking skills, making it accessible for everyone. Whether served warm or at room temperature, classic blueberry buckle will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar (for streusel topping)
- 1/3 cup cake flour (for streusel topping)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 4 tbsp cold butter (cubed, for streusel topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- In one bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients by alternating with the milk until just blended.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula.
- For the streusel topping, mix sugar, cake flour, cinnamon, and cubed cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg