Easy Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe - On Sutton Place (2024)

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A delicious and easy blueberry coffee cake recipe that uses basic pantry ingredients and is so moist it will melt in your mouth!

Even though blueberries aren’t always in season, most of the time they are plentiful and beautiful. I recently bought a pint, and every single berry was perfect. I decided to make an old recipe that I’ve had for years called (quite simply) blueberry coffee cake.

Why This Recipe Works

My sister-in-law gave me this blueberry coffee cake recipe shortly after I got married, more than 40 years ago. Over the years, I’ve passed it on to friends and other family members. It’s easy, quick, and you should have all the ingredients, except for possibly the blueberries, right in your pantry!

Ingredient Notes

  • Flour: white whole wheat flour can be substituted for the all purpose flour.
  • Butter can be substituted for the Crisco, but the texture of the cake may change. I can’t honestly say for sure, because I’ve always used Crisco.
  • Even though the blueberries are the star of the show, other fresh fruit can be substituted. A combination of fruit is delicious as well. Suggestions are fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, diced peaches, or apples.
  • Other possible additions: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest,

How to Make

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, combine the Crisco, milk, and egg until smooth.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix again until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Carefully fold in blueberries.
  • Prepare baking pan with softened butter or Baker’s Joy.
  • Pour the batter into your baking pan. Spread to the sides.
  • Baking times: 8 x 8 inch pan = 45-50 minutes. Bundlette pan = 25 minutes. Cake is done when a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
  • Optional streusel topping: Combine 1/2 cup white or brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup soft butter. Toss with a fork and sprinkle on coffee cake before baking.

Tips for Success

  • This blueberry coffee cake recipe should be baked in an 8 x 8 inch pan, but it can also be doubled, and baked in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • For a twist on the traditional blueberry coffee cake, the batter can be scooped into the vessels of a mini bundt cake pan, as shown in the image above. Consult the recipe card for baking times. It works best to fill the vessels to about 1/2 inch below the rim. If filled up to the top, the cakes rise and overflow.
  • The amount of blueberries can be adjusted according to your taste. I like more batter than berries, so I cut the blueberry increment in half and use one cup . If you are a berry lover, then pack them in!
  • This is a very forgiving recipe. You can actually dump all the ingredients in your mixing bowl at once, and as long as everything is incorporated, your blueberry coffee cake will be perfect!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should this blueberry coffee cake be stored?

Cover the baking pan with foil or plastic wrap, and store at room temperature for up to 2 days. After that, store in the refrigerator.

Can this coffee cake go in the freezer?

Yes! It’s handy to freeze individual pieces so you can grab them as needed. Just place the pieces in a freezer-safe container and use within 3 months.

Why do Americans call it coffee cake?

In times gone by, friends and family would gather around a table to drink coffee, and enjoy sweet cakes or pastries. At some point, bakeries and groceries caught on, and began to market their sweet cakes as coffee cakes. Now coffee cakes are generally served for breakfast or brunch.

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Easy Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

A delicious and easy blueberry coffee cake recipe that uses basic pantry ingredients and is so moist it will melt in your mouth!

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Servings: 9 pieces

Author: Ann Drake

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Crisco
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (washed + dried)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  • In a large mixing bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, combine the Crisco, milk, and egg until smooth.

  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix again until all ingredients are incorporated.

  • Carefully fold in blueberries.

  • Prepare baking pan with softened butter or Baker’s Joy.

  • Pour the batter into your baking pan. Spread to the sides.

  • Baking times:

    8 x 8 inch pan = 45-50 minutes.

    Bundlette pan = 25 minutes.

    Cake is done when a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Do not overbake.

  • Optional crumble: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup soft butter. Toss with a fork and put on coffee cake before baking.

Notes

This recipe can be doubled and placed in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes at 375 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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FAQs

How do you increase the flavor of coffee in a cake? ›

Stir vanilla or almond extract into a coffee-scented batter or mix ground spices in with the dry ingredients. Or simmer equal amounts of brewed coffee and sugar together to make a coffee syrup. You can also infuse hot coffee with spices or dissolve instant in vanilla rather than water for an extra flavour hit.

What makes coffee cake unique? ›

Coffee cake and regular cake are made with the same ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter and a leavening agent like baking powder. The difference is that instead of frosting on top, coffee cakes have crumble or streusel. Just like a cake, it can also have glaze or icing.

Are coffee cakes quick breads? ›

In general, coffee cake batter is more liquidy than quick breads and it contains a bit more sugar and fat (either butter or oil) but less so than butter cakes. The final product is lighter, moister, and has a finer crumb than quick breads, but is less sweet and intense than butter cakes.

Why does coffee cake go with coffee? ›

As the region's countries were already known for their sweet yeast breads, the introduction of coffee in Europe led to the understanding that cakes were a great complement to the beverage. Immigrants from countries such as Germany and Scandinavia adjusted their recipes to their own liking and brought them to America.

What can I add to my coffee to give it flavor? ›

What are some of the most popular coffee additives?
  • Flavored syrups. Syrups are a great way to add flavor to your coffee. ...
  • Protein powder. Protein powder is a great way to add nutrients to your coffee. ...
  • Yogurt. Yogurt is another great way to add nutrients to your coffee. ...
  • Spinach. ...
  • Chocolate. ...
  • Cinnamon. ...
  • Molasses. ...
  • Nutmeg.
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Can I add coffee to box cake mix? ›

Replace water with other liquids: If you're not going the dairy route, replace the water with another liquid for added flavor. Use coffee for a deep, dark chocolate cake, or ginger ale in light and bright yellow cake. Combine with dairy to get the added fat by using 3/4 cup liquid and 1/4 cup sour cream or buttermilk.

What compliments coffee cake? ›

Classic pairings include a cup of plant-based yogurt, granola, and some freshly-cut fruit. These dishes compliment the sweetness of the coffee cake. Or for a more savory breakfast, you could serve scrambled tofu with a side of roasted vegetables like bell peppers and asparagus.

What is in a Bakers Treat coffee cake? ›

Sugar, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, soybean oil, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter (cream, salt), contains 2% or less: modified cornstarch, glycerin, egg, cinnamon, tallow, palm oil, salt, natural ...

What is the real name for coffee cake? ›

It wasn't until 1763 before coffee cake was first mentioned, though technically even then by another name, the German “gugelhupf”.

What is the difference between crumble cake and coffee cake? ›

The main difference between the two cakes is the amount of streusel topping. Crumb cake has a thicker layer of streusel topping than coffee cake. Coffee cake can also be made without the streusel topping. You might also see that there's a New York-style crumb cake as well, which has much bigger crumbs.

Does Little Debbie make coffee cakes? ›

Little Debbie Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cakes are the ideal classic pastry you can count on. Round coffee cakes are topped with sweet, cinnamon-flavored streusel and are just what you expect in a classic coffee cake. Enjoy in the car on your way to work, or as an afternoon pick-me-up with coffee.

What culture is coffee cake from? ›

The first coffee cake likely originated in Germany, specifically in Dresden. However, the Danish came up with the earliest version of eating a type of sweet bread while drinking coffee, so coffee cakes really evolved from many different cultural traditions. We do know that coffee was introduced to Europe in the 1600s.

Should I refrigerate coffee cake? ›

Coffee cakes will keep at room temp for a day or so (why would it last that long?), and will have more flavor than ones from the fridge. Refridgeration increases the rate of starch retrogradation (staling) by up to 7 times. Rich breads (cakes) fare better than lean ones (French), but still, it's sub-optimal.

Why is my coffee cake so dry? ›

A dry cake is usually the result of one of the following pitfalls: using the wrong ingredients, making mistakes while measuring or mixing the batter, or baking the cake too long or at too high a temperature. Once you understand which common cake-baking blunders to avoid, you'll know how to bake a moist cake every time.

What does the coffee cake symbolize? ›

A delicious, moist coffee cake, with its rich flavors and inviting aroma, is not just a treat for the taste buds. It's a gift that warms the heart and soothes the soul. It's a symbol of love, care, and warmth that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the holiday season.

Why my coffee cake doesn t taste like coffee? ›

Basically, it's a case of not looking at coffee exclusively as a dry ingredient - try adding it to your cake mix in its liquid form. And don't be afraid to keep it nice and punchy, as the rest of the ingredients will dilute the flavor significantly.

How do you make coffee flavor in baking? ›

Here's how we made it happen:
  1. Infuse the Batter With Coffee Two Ways. Bakers know that that the easiest way to get coffee flavor into a baked good is to add instant espresso powder to the batter. ...
  2. Add a Mocha Swirl. ...
  3. Pack the Crumb Topping with Coffee, Too. ...
  4. Finish with a Boozy Latte Glaze.
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