Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle (Coffee Cake) Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle (Coffee Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup butter; Batter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup milk; 3 cups blueberries, well drained (fresh or frozen)

Servings: persons

Topping
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter
Batter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
3 cups blueberries, well drained (fresh or frozen)

1
Preheat oven to 375dF. Generously grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
2
Make Topping:
3
Combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; use your fingers to rub in the butter until crumbly. Set aside.
4
Make Batter:
5
Use a wire whisk to blend the flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom together in a medium sized mixing bowl; whisk in the lemon zest. In a large bowl cream together the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla; stir in the milk. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring just until blended. Gently fold in the blueberries.
6
Pour the batter into prepared pan; sprinkle evenly with the topping.
7
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a cake tester or knife comes out clean.
8
Let the buckle cool for 10 minutes, then carefully loosen sides with a knife or spatula before turning out onto a serving dish.
9
Serve warm with a cuppa coffee or tea (or glass of milk), topped with ice cream or whipped cream, as desired.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle (Coffee Cake)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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