Blueberry Coffee Cake

Perfect with a hot cup of coffee

If you love a good coffee cake, oh do I have a treat for you. And the kids are going to love it too.

Alright, imagine this: you, a bunch of energetic mini-chefs (yes, your kids), and a kitchen filled with giggles, flour, and a sprinkle of magic. What’s on the menu? Only the most scrumptious Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake you’ve ever tasted!

Is coffee really in this cake daddy?

So the story is this. My oldest daughter, Grace, saw me order coffee cake once at a little independent coffee shop. She said, “Well of course daddies getting coffee cake. He loves his coffee.” And of course that’s true, I do love a cup of good, freshly roasted and brewed coffee. But then I told her what coffee cake was and that had a crumbly top of yummy streusel. And that of course that it was very yummy, with coffee. So of course, she had to try a bite of it. And what do you know, I ended up ordering her one as well because otherwise she was going to be eating all of mine.

Okay, back to this Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe. This one isn’t complicated. It may look like a lot of ingredients, but almost every one of these you should have on hand in your frig and pantry already. Probably the most you’ll need to buy for it would be the blueberries and maybe a cup of yogurt.

First, let’s talk about the streusel. It’s like the superhero costume of the cake world. Instead of a cape, it wears a crunchy, buttery crown on top of this cake. It’s like the rockstar of toppings – bold, crunchy, and it steals the show every time. And, yes there’s an and. AND it is very customizable to suite your own taste.

Now let’s talk about the best part: the kitchen becomes a playground. Little hands wielding spoons, a cloud of flour (No, Isla. Not on the floor. We just cleaned it), brown sugar bombs, and of course contagious laughter – it’s like a scene from a wacky cooking show. Yeah, that’s my kitchen. Since this is a dessert type addition to the breakfast menu, let the kids mix, pour, and create their own cake masterpiece. Grace loves her blueberries and she loves lemon. Paired together, this is an absolute hit and a zinger on the tongue.

As this beauty bakes, you’re going to start smelling it. Basically, your kitchen is going to be a fragrant wonderland for a while. Butter, cinnamon, and blueberries join forces, creating a scent that’s going to make your mouth water for a taste.

So, wrangle your ingredients, summon your mini-chefs, and let the culinary fun begin! Aprons on, spatulas poised, and let’s whip up some kitchen magic. Who knew mornings could be this awesome? Let’s get baking! 🍰🎉

Blueberry Coffee Cake

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A delightful breakfast treat that perfectly complements your morning brew. With its tender crumb, juicy berries, and buttery streusel, it's a slice of breakfast bliss.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Bakery

Servings 12

Ingredients

  

For the Cake

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon ground
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 tbsp butter room temperature
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup yogurt plain
• 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen and thawed

For the Streusel

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
• 1 zest of lemon

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F, and coat an 8-inch square cake pan with butter. You can also use a 9×13 inch baking pan.

The Dry Mix

• Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, Kosher salt, white sugar and cinnamon.

The Wet Mix

• In another bowl, combine the butter and oil with the brown sugar until is it fluffy and with no clumps of sugar. Beat each egg into this mixture one at a time until fully whisked. Then add in the vanilla and yogurt and stir until just combined.
• Combine the dry mix with the wet mix adding small portions at a time until all is combined. Don't overwork the flour.

The Streusel

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cold butter, and lemon zest. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. Set aside.
• Spread half of the cake batter into your prepared pan. Top the batter with the blueberries pressing them into it and top with half of the streusel mix. Then repeat with the remaining batter and streusel mix.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the coffee cake to cool before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

So many Streusel options:

• Nutty Streusel:
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts) to the streusel mixture for a delightful crunch and extra flavor.
• Spiced Streusel:
  • Add a pinch of ground nutmeg or cloves to the streusel mixture for a warm, spiced flavor.
• Maple Pecan Streusel:
  • Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the streusel mixture, and add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. Drizzle with maple syrup before baking.

Keyword Blueberry, Cake