Holy moly! We made this twice over the weekend because everyone was obsessed!
Blueberry Buckle is a delightful dessert that combines a moist, tender cake with fresh blueberries and a crispy brown sugar topping. This traditional treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about making, serving, and enjoying Blueberry Buckle with Brown Sugar Topping.
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Granulated sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Unsalted butter | 1/4 cup, softened |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh blueberries | 2 cups |
For the Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1/3 cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter | 1/4 cup, chilled and diced |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup of milk. Mix until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in 2 cups of fresh blueberries.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Cut in 1/4 cup of chilled, diced unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread the batter evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the Blueberry Buckle to cool slightly in the baking dish.
- Slice and serve warm.
