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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or 9×9 baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, mix together:
- Brown sugar
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Add melted butter and stir until crumbly. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Cake Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together:
- Butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
- Gently fold blueberries into the remaining batter and spread it over the first layer.
- Top with the remaining streusel topping.
Step 5: Bake & Cool
- 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.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
- Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
- 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.