Fresh blueberry coffee cake recipe
Fresh Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe
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This fresh blueberry coffee cake recipe is a delightful treat that combines the richness of coffee cake with the burst of flavor from juicy blueberries. It's a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or brunch. The moist and tender cake is studded with plump blueberries, creating a beautiful contrast of colors. With a crumbly streusel topping and a hint of cinnamon, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among blueberry lovers.Keywords: fresh blueberry, coffee cake, recipe, breakfast, brunch.
Fresh blueberry coffee cake recipe details
- Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup soft vegetable shortening (do not use butter; instead use softened margarine if desired)
- 2/3 cup milk (use nonfat, low-fat at 1% or 2%, skim, or regular milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel (about 2 entire lemons)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (see variations below)
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
All ingredients should be at room temperature before starting. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 8-inch square or 9-inch round cake pan.
Sift together the dry ingredients, including flour, baking powder, salt, and 3/4 cup of sugar. Add shortening, milk, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add egg and beat 2 minutes longer. Place batter into prepared baking pan.
Lightly stir together blueberries, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Gently sprinkle over batter in other pan. Bake in 350-degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly in pan. Cut into squares or slices and serve warm.
Can be made a day ahead and kept covered at room temperature overnight. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Variations: Use 1/2 cranberries and 1/2 blueberries or all cranberries in this recipe.
Serves: 6 to 9
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