East Blue Hill Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: East Blue Hill Blueberry Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh blueberries (1 1/2 cups); 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 ounces unsalted butter (1/2 stick); 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¾ cup sugar, plus; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 egg; ⅔ cup milk; 1 grated lemon, rind of; crystal sugar or granulated sugar

Servings: persons

6 ounces fresh blueberries (1 1/2 cups)
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ounces unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup sugar, plus
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
⅔ cup milk
1 grated lemon, rind of
crystal sugar or granulated sugar

1
Adjust a rack one-third up from the bottom of the oven; preheat oven to 350.
2
Butter an 8-inch square pan and dust it all over with fine, dry bread crumbs or with toasted or untoasted wheat germ.
3
Invert pan over paper, and tap lightly to shake out excess; set aside.
4
Wash the berries and let drain.
5
Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
6
In the small bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until it is soft.
7
Beat in the vanilla and 3/4 cup sugar; beat in the egg.
8
Then on low speed, add half of the sifted ingredients, then the milk, and then the remaining sifted ingredients, beating only until incorporated.
9
Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the grated lemon rind.
10
Turn into prepared pan and smooth the top.
11
In a bowl, toss the berries gently with the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar; spoon the berries evenly over the top of the cake.
12
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the cake barely begins to come away from the sides of the pan.
13
If you wish, after the cake is baked, sprinkle it lightly with crystal sugar or granulated sugar and place under a preheated broiler for only a minute or so (watch it carefully) to darken and glaze the top a bit more.
14
Cool slightly in the pan; then cut into squares and serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces fresh blueberries (1 1/2 cups), 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, East Blue Hill Blueberry Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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East Blue Hill Blueberry Coffee Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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