The Blueberry Coffee Cake
The Blueberry Coffee Cake is one of my favorite desserts to bring to parties, brunches, and other events where I want to impress my friends and family with a quick and tasty treat.
Everyone loves this cake because it has fresh blueberries and a soft, moist cake.
I added vanilla extract to this recipe to make it taste better. It smells sweet, which goes well with the blueberries and makes each bite taste better and richer.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups of Bisquick baking mix
- Two eggs
- 3/4 cup milk (regular or buttermilk)
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons of melted salted butter
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Streusel:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup of Bisquick baking mix
- 1/4 cup salted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Preparation Steps
1. Preheat your oven
To start, turn your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it can warm up while you make the cake. This temperature is just right for baking our blueberry coffee cake to a golden perfection.
Next, take a 9×9-inch square baking pan and either grease it well or line it with parchment paper. This step keeps your cake from sticking to the pan, which makes it easier to take out and serve.
Now, you’re all set to start mixing your ingredients!
2. Get the cake batter ready
To begin, break two eggs into a mixing bowl and add half a cup of sugar. Stir these together until they are well mixed.
After that, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of melted salted butter. Mix it all together again.
Now, add 3/4 cup of milk (you can use regular milk or buttermilk) and mix until everything is well mixed.
Slowly mix in 1 1/2 cups of Bisquick baking mix. Add the first cup, mix gently, and then add the rest.
Then, slowly stir in 1 cup of blueberries. Don’t mix too much; just stir until everything is mixed.
Then, put the batter that you made into the greased or lined 9×9-inch square baking pan.
3. Get the streusel toppings ready and put them on top of the batter.
Mix together in a small bowl:
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ⅔ cup of Bisquick baking mix
- ¼ cup of cold salted butter pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Cut the cold butter into the mixture with a fork or a pastry cutter until it is crumbly. This will give your streusel the right texture.
When your streusel is done, spread it out evenly over the top of the cake batter. Don’t push it in; it should just sit on top of the batter.
This will give you a tasty, crumbly topping after it bakes.
4. Make the cake
Put your cake in the oven that has already been heated and bake it for about 35 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes after it has been baked. This makes it easier to cut and helps it set.
Now you can enjoy your tasty homemade treat!
Additional Topping Ideas for Your Blueberry Coffee Cake
1. Lemon Glaze
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of sugar in powder form
- 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of milk
Directions:
Mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together with a whisk until smooth.
For a sweet and sour finish, drizzle the glaze over the cake that has cooled.
2. Frosting with Cream Cheese
Things you need:
- 4 ounces of cream cheese that has been softened
- 1/4 cup of softened butter
- 1 cup of sugar powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
How to do it:
Mix the cream cheese and butter together until they are smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and beat until everything is well mixed.
For a rich, creamy topping, spread the frosting over the cake that has cooled.
3. Topping with Coconut Crunch
Things you need:
- 1/2 cup of shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup of chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
How to:
Combine the shredded coconut, chopped nuts, brown sugar, and melted butter.
Sprinkle the mixture over the cake batter before baking for a crunchy, nutty topping.
4. Topping with Maple Pecan
Things you need:
- 1/4 cup of chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
Directions:
Mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
Spread the mixture over the cake batter before baking for a sweet and nutty flavor.
5. Topping of cinnamon sugar
Things you need:
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How to do it:
Combine sugar and ground cinnamon.
For a simple but tasty topping, sprinkle the mixture over the cake batter before baking.
6. Almond Crunch Topping
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of butter that has melted
Directions:
Combine sugar, sliced almonds, and melted butter.
Before baking, sprinkle the mixture on top of the cake batter to make a crunchy almond topping.
7. Oat Crumble Topping
Things you need:
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
Directions:
Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and rolled oats.
Before baking, sprinkle the mixture over the cake batter to make a thick, crumbly topping.
These topping ideas can give your Blueberry Coffee Cake a unique twist that will make it even better and more to your liking!