Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake (Printable)

Tender coffee cake layered with blueberries and a crumbly cinnamon streusel, ideal for morning gatherings.

# Components:

→ Streusel Topping

01 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Coffee Cake

06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - 1 cup sour cream
15 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch square or round baking pan by greasing and flouring it.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate the cold butter using a fork or pastry blender until the mixture achieves a coarse crumb texture. Set aside in the refrigerator until needed.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake batter.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry cake ingredients to the wet mixture in three stages, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
06 - Gently fold the blueberries into the cake batter.
07 - Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over the surface of the batter.
08 - Bake for 38-42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake emerges clean.
09 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a minimum of 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 1 hour from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have
  • Perfect make ahead option for busy mornings
  • Versatile enough for breakfast entertaining or casual dessert
02 -
  • Cake stays fresh at room temperature for up to 2 days when properly covered
  • The streusel topping freezes beautifully making this a great make ahead option
  • Can be made with other berries like raspberries or blackberries for seasonal variations
  • Perfect for gifting to new neighbors or as a thoughtful homemade present
03 -
  • Always bring refrigerated ingredients like eggs and butter to room temperature before baking for the most consistent results. The creaming process works best when butter is soft but still cool to the touch.
  • When measuring flour spoon it into your measuring cup and level with a knife rather than scooping directly from the container which compacts the flour.
  • For the most attractive presentation reserve a handful of blueberries to dot across the top of the batter before adding the streusel.

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