Description
This classic Blueberry Buckle is a moist, tender cake loaded with fresh or frozen blueberries and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble. It’s a nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup half and half (or milk)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- â…“ cup sugar (for crumble)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumble)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small cubes (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl or mixer, beat oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Alternately add flour mixture and half and half to the wet mixture, ending with flour. Mix just until combined. Batter will be thick.
- Fold in the blueberries by hand until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- To make the crumble, combine ⅓ cup sugar, ½ cup flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, but if using frozen, do not thaw them before adding to the batter.
- Half and half makes the cake extra moist, but whole milk works well too.
- For added texture, sprinkle some chopped nuts into the crumble topping.
- This cake is best served warm but also delicious at room temperature.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
