A simple to make coffeecake or to enjoy as a dessert, this Blueberry Buckle recipe is rich in blueberries and topped with a crunchy streusel topping. When fresh blueberries are in season, this is a must make for your family!
Blueberry Buckle is loaded with fresh or frozen blueberries. So much so that the "cake" part is almost an afterthought. After all, between the blueberries and the brown sugar streusel topping, this breakfast will receive compliments from all who try it.
When blueberries are in season, we love to bake them into our recipes. Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Sauce, Blueberry Cookies and Blueberry Applesauce are favorites around here!
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Ingredients
- sugar - white granulated sugar
- shortening
- egg
- milk
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- blueberries - fresh or frozen will work
For the streusel topping
- brown sugar
- flour
- salt
- butter - butter or margarine
This breakfast favorite is a lot like a blueberry coffee cake. However, the highlight is the blueberries in this buckle where the coffee cake has more of the "cake" vibe.
How to make blueberry buckle
The ingredients are very simple with items most likely to already to be in your pantry. The process is simple as well. Simply cream the shortening, egg and sugar together then add the dry ingredients.
Mix really well then add the milk a little at a time until it is blended. The blueberries will be folded in.
What type of pan?
This recipe calls for a 8 or 9 inch square pan. I used a glass pan for this recipe, however a metal one would work well too. The difference is a glass pan typically takes longer to bake while the metal pan heats up quicker. So remember that when you are baking your recipes.
Streusel topping
The streusel topping is mixed together after the blueberry buckle is made and is sprinkled on before it is baked. The key with mixing the ingredients with the streusel is to make sure the flour and brown sugar is blended properly with no lumps remaining. Then the melted butter will be mixed in and the whole topping will look like sand. It is so good.
Bake
Bake this blueberry recipe at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes or until toothpick tests done.
Alternatives
- The flour in this recipe can be substituted for gluten free flour. I have tried it and it works well! The best flour to use is the measure for measure flour.
- Instead of the brown sugar in the streusel topping white sugar can be used. It will have a different texture and taste, but it good for a slight twist.
- Almond milk can be used in place of the regular milk. If you use vanilla almond milk, it adds even more flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Blueberry Buckle
Print PinEquipment
- 1 9 inch pan
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup shortening
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk plus add 2 tablespoons so total is ½ cup + 2 tablespoons
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
For The Topping
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease a square 8 or 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cream together granulated sugar, shortening and egg.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir well.
- Slowly pour in the milk, a little at a time, and mix until blended.
- Fold in the blueberries. Pour into the prepared pan. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt using a fork until it looks like crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and using the fork, stir well until the mixture looks like sand.
- Sprinkle on top of buckle.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until buckle tests done with a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake.
- Remove from oven, cool and serve.
Notes
- Gluten free measure for measure flour can be substituted for the flour in the batter and streusel topping.
- Almond milk can be substituted in place of the regular milk.
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla may be added to the batter.
Caroline Vernon says
how many eggs?
Kim Strawn says
1 egg! I am so sorry I didn't put it in there! I fixed it now!