Blueberry Crumb Cake

Blueberry Crumb Cake is a lovely, delicious cake featuring blueberries and a cinnamon crumb topping!

Easy Blueberry Crumb Cake

This wonderful Blueberry Crumb Cake is just the kind of cake you’re likely to find yourself making over and over. It’s quick and simple to make, and the flavor is fantastic!

I adore blueberries, so I always welcome a lovely blueberry dessert like this one during berry season. The cake itself is a simple one, but it’s made special by the addition of blueberries and a crumb topping.

Berry season coincides with warmer weather when we all usually have more on our agenda than spending lots of time in the kitchen baking. Luckily, you can make this cake quickly and easily! I love that it makes a big cake, too, so you have lots to share or to enjoy over a few days.

This recipe will work well with other fruits as well. Try it with raspberries or sour cherries or another favorite. You may want to adjust the spices in the crumb topping to complement your favorite flavors.

Tips for Success

• Measure accurately. Use a scale if you can. Otherwise, spoon and sweep!
• Use a light-colored, non-reflective pan. Dark pans will bake the outside more quickly, resulting in over-baked edges and a potentially under-baked middle. Glass pans conduct heat differently and are likely to cause a difference in how the cake bakes as well as a difference in the texture.
• Line the pan with foil or parchment paper. You’ll find that it’s easier to remove the cake from the lined pan without any sticking.
• Use fresh or frozen blueberries. Fresh will give you the best results, but frozen can work, too. No need to thaw, but be sure to rinse them well with cold water and dry them thoroughly before adding to the cake.
• Stash some cake in the freezer. Wrap slices really well so you can treat future you to some of this delicious cake. Just thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving!

If you love simple desserts with lovely flavor, then this Blueberry Crumb Cake is a must. It’s a wonderful anytime cake! Treat yourself to a slice for breakfast, share it for a special brunch, enjoy a sliver for an afternoon snack, or serve it for dessert.

More Blueberry Cake Recipes

• Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
• Blueberry Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Simple Blueberry Cake

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Blueberry Crumb Cake

Yield 20-24 servings

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

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Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 & 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups (510g) blueberries

For the crumb topping:

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (67g) firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

To make the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9″x 13″ baking pan with parchment paper or foil and butter the lining.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Using a heavy-duty mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until soft and light (about 5 minutes). Add the whole eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
4. On low speed, add half the flour mixture and mix well. Add the egg yolks, mixing well, then add the remaining flour mixture.
5. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, and spread evenly. Scatter the blueberries over the batter.

To make the crumb topping:

1. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the melted butter and combine with your fingers until the mixture is coarse crumbs. Scatter the crumbs evenly over the berries.
2. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the cake is firm.
3. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack.

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted from Perfect Cakes.

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