I admit it.
I love desserts am a dessert freak.
So when I make something that can be disguised as breakfast or a snack, it’s even better! The moist crumb in this Blueberry Butter Cake is as addictive as the buttery Pecan Streusel Topping. Blueberries are in season here in Pennsylvania and we’re lucky enough to have our own to pick out back in the garden. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, are known to improve memory function, and can reduce the effects of aging. Seriously? Sign. Me. Up!
There’s so much going on in the garden right now I could make the excuse that I don’t have time to make something from scratch but this is so easy and ready in no time at all, I really can’t use that excuse. Simple + Delicious = Happy Dance!
You’ll need these ingredients plus buttermilk for the cake. Don’t have buttermilk? No problem: Use regular milk. But personally, I like the tang of the buttermilk to contrast with the sweetness of the cake.
Spread batter into prepared pan. Arrange remaining 1/2 cup blueberries on top and sprinkle with streusel mixture. Bake 10 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 50-60 minutes.
- Pecan Streusel Topping
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- Blueberry Butter Cake
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for pan
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the topping ingredients until the mixture resembles wet sand; set aside. Butter a 10-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom or a 10-inch cake pan; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Mix together the butter and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and add the egg, buttermilk, and lemon zest. Slowly add the flour mixture and until just combined.
- Stir in 1 cup blueberries and spread batter into prepared pan. Arrange remaining ½ cup blueberries on top and sprinkle with streusel mixture.
- Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 50-60 minutes.
- Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack before serving.
You can substitute the pecans with almonds or walnuts or leave them out completely.
Regular milk can be substituted for the buttermilk.
I’ll be posting a couple more blueberry recipes next week so be sure to stop back by to see what I’m cooking up!
Do you lick the beaters like I do? I think of it as my little reward for a job well done! 🙂
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Kayla says
July 12, 2014 at 1:47 pmOh my, this looks amazing! I think the streusel is my favorite part 🙂
Brett says
July 12, 2014 at 4:57 pmThat streusel is addictive, Kayla! It’s my favorite part too! 😉
JoAnn Belack says
July 12, 2014 at 4:46 pmLooks deeeeevine!!!
Brett says
July 12, 2014 at 4:59 pmThanks, JoAnn! It comes together in a flash and actually gets better as it sits a day or too.
lori mclain says
July 12, 2014 at 9:06 pmoooooh yeah I am IN on this one ! Reminds me of the delicious impromptu desserts grandma made…..awesome ! :0)
Brett says
July 14, 2014 at 6:51 pmGrandmas always make the best stuff, don’t they? AND, they hardly ever use a cookbook! 🙂
Mary Louise says
July 13, 2014 at 1:03 pmBrett — I continue to enjoy your beautifully composed and fascinating blog! Thank you for sharing your passion for “good things” with us! Bon Appetit, Y’all always…… 🙂 🙂 🙂 ML
Brett says
July 14, 2014 at 6:50 pmThanks so much my sweet southern friend! I’m a work in progress! 😉
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Lucy Kuder says
July 20, 2016 at 11:43 amCan this recipe be converted to fit a 9″ cake pan?
Pam says
September 18, 2018 at 9:25 pmI absolutely love this recipe! I made it once and as soon as it was gone, I made another!! The tip about stirring some flour on the blueberries was great advice, they didn’t sink to the bottom. I made it in a 10 inch cake pan and it turned out perfect.