Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake
Moist coffee cake studded with fresh blueberries and topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crumb, perfect for breakfast or dessert. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 9, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1 cup whole milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries.
- Step 6: Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Step 7: For the crumb topping, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, then cut in 2 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter until crumbly.
- Step 8: Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Step 9: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
- Step 10: Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 9 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 9). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
