Best Blueberry Buckle Blueberry Crumb Cake Recipe

This decadent, milk-free blueberry crumb cake is a top-five favorite! Adapted from Cook's Illustrated and similar to Einstein Bagel's famous version, this recipe boasts 4 cups of juicy blueberries suspended in a rich, moist batter that never gets soggy. Experience the magic – even hand-mixing on vacation is a breeze! Get ready for a burst of blueberry flavor in every bite.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 483.9 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.5 (22 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Blueberry Buckle Blueberry Crumb Cake

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How to Make Best Blueberry Buckle Blueberry Crumb Cake

  1. **Streusel Topping:**
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Set aside.
  6. **Cake Batter:**
  7. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan with 2-inch sides.
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  9. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with a mixer).
  10. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  11. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  12. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  13. Gently fold in 4 cups fresh blueberries.
  14. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  15. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  16. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  17. Let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

163g

Fat

66g

Carbs

22g

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