Best Easy Blueberry Buckle Recipe

A tender blueberry buckle with a buttery streusel topping and juicy berries is a charming, old-fashioned family dessert. This rustic coffee cake-style treat is perfect for brunch or dessert.

Cook 60 min Difficulty NORMAL 290 kcal
#vegetarian #mediterranean
Image coming soon
Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • All-purpose flour 1.5 cups
  • Baking powder 1.5 tsp
  • Salt 0.25 tsp
  • Unsalted butter (softened) 0.5 cup
  • Granulated sugar 0.75 cup
  • Egg 1 piece
  • Milk 0.5 cup
  • Fresh blueberries 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Granulated sugar 0.5 cup
  • All-purpose flour 0.33 cup
  • Ground cinnamon 1 tsp
  • Unsalted butter (cold, cubed) 0.25 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 40 g 55%
Protein 4 g 5%
Fat 13 g 40%
Serving size 115g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt for the batter.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, cream 0.5 cup softened butter with 0.75 cup sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and mix until just combined.

  4. 4

    Add flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with 0.5 cup milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the blueberries to avoid crushing them.

  5. 5

    Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

  6. 6

    For the streusel: combine 0.5 cup sugar, 0.33 cup flour, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in 0.25 cup cold cubed butter until crumbly using a pastry cutter or fingers.

  7. 7

    Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.

  8. 8

    Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.

  9. 9

    Let the buckle cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What are the key ingredients that give Blueberry Buckle its signature flavor and texture?
Blueberry Buckle gets its classic flavor and texture from fresh blueberries, a tender butter-based cake batter, and a buttery streusel topping. The combination of juicy berries and crumbly, cinnamon-scented topping makes this dessert unique.
Q. What is the most important step for achieving a moist and tender buckle?
Careful mixing of the batter is crucial—cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, and add the flour mixture alternately with milk to maintain tenderness. Overmixing or rough handling of blueberries can result in a dense cake, so always fold in blueberries gently.
Q. How can I prevent the buckle from becoming dry or overbaked?
Make sure to check the buckle at 45 minutes. Bake only until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry the cake, so watch for a golden top and avoid extended bake times.
Q. How many calories and macronutrients are in each serving?
Each serving provides about 290 kcal, with 40g of carbohydrates (55%), 4g protein (5%), and 13g fat (40%)—making it a satisfying dessert without an excessive fat or protein load.
AI 채팅 아이콘