How to make blueberry coffee taste good?

To enhance blueberry coffee flavor, pair it with complementary notes like cinnamon or vanilla. You can also enjoy it alongside this blueberry coffee cake recipe for a flavor bridge. Use freshly ground beans and avoid over-extraction for the cleanest berry notes.

What makes coffee cake different from cake?

Coffee cake is typically denser and less sweet than regular cake. It often features a streusel topping instead of frosting and is designed to be enjoyed with coffee or tea. This blueberry coffee cake recipe is a great example—soft, rich, and crumb-topped without being overly sugary.

What to serve with blueberry coffee cake?

Serve this cake with a hot drink like coffee or tea, or pair it with light savory sides for a brunch spread. Try it with yogurt, eggs, fruit, or something bold and savory like the barbecue macaroni salad to contrast the sweetness.

How to stop blueberries from sinking in a cake?

Use a thick batter and toss the blueberries in a bit of flour before folding them into the mix. Don’t overmix, and bake in a metal pan for more even heat distribution. These tricks keep berries suspended in the batter, just like in this blueberry coffee cake recipe.

Easy, Buttery and Moist Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

Description

Soft, buttery blueberry coffee cake with a brown sugar streusel. Perfect for brunch or dessert and freezer-friendly.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup shortening

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup butter

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan.

2. Cream together sugar and shortening in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.

3. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet mixture and combine.

4. Fold in blueberries gently. Batter will be thick.

5. Spread batter into prepared pan.

6. In a separate bowl, mix streusel ingredients and sprinkle over batter.

7. Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with crumbs.

8. Cool before slicing. Serve warm or room temperature.

Notes

Shortening creates a softer crumb, but butter may be used.

Toss blueberries with flour before folding in to prevent sinking.

Freeze cooled cake wrapped in plastic and foil for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 425
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 259mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 69g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg