Name: Blueberry Coffee Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 slices
Cuisine: American

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Blueberry Coffee Cake

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in softened butter and vanilla until a soft, crumbly dough forms. Put it in the fridge

In a large separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour cream. Make sure to zest lemon before cutting it in half!‍

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until almost combined.

In a separate bowl toss blueberries and flour till combined and then pour it into the cake batter and gently combine.

Spread batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8x8-inch pan. Sprinkle a few blueberries on top if there are any leftover. Add the crumble streusel evenly over the top.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove cake from can and place on a cooling rack till cool. Finish with powdered sugar.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Coat Blueberries in Flour 🫐
Toss your blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom and ensure even distribution throughout the cake.
Room Temperature Ingredients Are Essential 🌡️
Bring eggs and sour cream to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, lump-free batter that incorporates properly and yields a tender crumb.
Toast Your Streusel Topping 🥐
Pre-bake your cinnamon streusel mixture for 3-5 minutes before adding it to the batter so it becomes extra crunchy and won't get soggy from the cake's moisture.
Maximize Lemon Flavor Balance 🍋
Add lemon zest to the dry ingredients and lemon juice to the wet ingredients separately to distribute citrus flavor evenly and prevent the acid from activating the baking soda prematurely.
Test Doneness with a Toothpick 🔍
Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake (avoiding blueberries) and look for a few moist crumbs clinging to it—this indicates perfect moisture without underbaking.