This delightfully tender breakfast cake features juicy blueberries in every bite. Its luscious crumb and tangy buttermilk base create a comforting yet elegant treat.
Author:Maren Varden
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:8–10 slices 1x
Category:Breakfast, Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice)
1½ cups fresh blueberries
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract.
Alternate Dry and Buttermilk: Gradually add the dry mix and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries to keep them intact.
Bake and Cool: Pour batter into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Softly Mix: Overmixing can create a dense cake, so keep a light hand when blending.
Berry Coating Trick: For frozen berries, toss them in flour to prevent color from bleeding into the batter.
Room Temperature Ingredients: For the fluffiest results, ensure eggs and butter are not cold when you star