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Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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If you love soft, buttery cakes filled with juicy blueberries and a hint of cinnamon crumble, then this Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake is for you! With a rich, tender crumb and a golden streusel topping, this cake pairs perfectly with coffee or tea, making it an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven & Pan

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or 9×9 baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Streusel Topping

  1. In a small bowl, mix together:

    • Brown sugar
    • Flour
    • Cinnamon

  2. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the Cake Batter

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together:

    • Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together:

    • Butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
  3. Gently fold blueberries into the remaining batter and spread it over the first layer.
  4. Top with the remaining streusel topping.

Step 5: Bake & Cool

  1. Bake for 40-50 minutes (for a bundt pan) or 30-40 minutes (for a square pan), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
  2. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.

Notes

Recipe Variations & Add-Ins

🔹 Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest for a bright, citrusy flavor.

🔹 Nutty Crunch: Mix in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.

🔹 Chocolate Chip Blueberry Cake: Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips for a sweet twist.

🔹 Maple Streusel: Swap brown sugar for maple syrup in the topping for extra warmth.

🔹 Gluten-Free Version: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a GF-friendly cake.

  • Author: niold.com