Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake (Printable)
Tender cake filled with fresh blueberries and lemon zest, topped with a crunchy streusel for a delightful sweet touch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Streusel Topping
01 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Cake
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 2 tsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
14 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
17 - 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
→ Lemon Glaze
18 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
19 - 2-3 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
02 - In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate until needed.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake. Set aside.
04 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
05 - Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
06 - Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix gently. Add sour cream, mix, then fold in remaining flour mixture just until combined.
07 - Gently fold in blueberries with a spatula. If using frozen berries, toss them in 1 tsp flour first to prevent sinking.
08 - Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top.
09 - Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
11 - Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tart blueberries and bright lemon create this perfect balance that wakes up your tastebuds without being too sweet
- That streusel topping gets irresistibly crispy and golden, creating the most satisfying texture contrast against the tender cake
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more easily and create a smoother batter, so take out your butter, eggs, and sour cream about 30 minutes before starting
- The cake is done when it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs
03 -
- Grate your lemon zest directly into the sugar and rub them together with your fingers to release the essential oils before creaming with butter
- Use fresh blueberries when they are in season because frozen ones can release excess moisture and make the cake slightly dense