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Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

Delicious Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake featuring a crumb topping and a zesty glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 324 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • fork
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 99 grams
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour 35 grams
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 284 grams
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened, 1 stick
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 198 grams
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup whole milk 4 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar 60 grams
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray with flour.
  • Prepare crumb topping by mixing the sugar, flour, and butter together in a small bowl well with a fork and set aside. The mixture should be sandy and then start to form small clumps.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and milk. Mix in lemon zest. Add flour mixture and mix just until combine. Stir in blueberries.
  • Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with crumb topping.
  • Bake at 350º for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The center should be 210 degrees F. with an instant read thermometer.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a thin glaze.
  • Cool the cake 10 minutes in the pan, then run a knife around the edge and remove ring. Drizzle icing on cake. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

If your crumb topping is not crumbly after adding the butter, add a little additional sugar and flour until you get a crumbly mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 312IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, blueberries, cake, dessert, Lemon, Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
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