Description
Start your day with this delicious Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake! Moist, tender, and loaded with juicy blueberries, it’s a perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Quick to prepare and versatile, this cake is a delightful addition to your morning routine.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided (reserve 1 tablespoon for blueberries)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Blueberries: Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk 1¾ cups of flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with dry ingredients.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in floured blueberries and optional lemon zest.
- Bake: Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar on top. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, use orange or lime zest.
- Substitute or mix with other berries for variety.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
