My Mom's Magnificent Blueberry Cake

Experience the comforting taste of "My Mom's Magnificent Blueberry Cake," a tender, moist dessert bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. This timeless recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and granulated sugar with the bright, natural sweetness of plump blueberries—lightly coated in flour to keep them evenly distributed. A luscious blend of brown sugar and cinnamon creates a crumbly topping that bakes into golden perfection, offering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Ready in just under an hour, this homemade blueberry cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Bake this cherished family classic for any occasion and savor the joy of homemade comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for blueberries)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced for streusel)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or a standard round cake pan and set it aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 6

In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.

Step 7

Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter using a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

For the streusel topping, combine the 0.5 cup of brown sugar, 0.5 cup of flour, diced cold butter, and cinnamon in a bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 10

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.

Step 11

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Slice and serve as is, or pair with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1272.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3787.7

Total Fat 162.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 779.1mg	0%
Sodium 2317.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 531.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 232.4g
Protein 58.8g	0%

Vitamin D 218.9IU	0%
Calcium 409.5mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1029.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 55.6%