Blueberry Coffee Cake: A Recipe Fit For Any Occasion {with gluten free version}

by Jennah December 4, 2022

written by Jennah December 4, 2022

This Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe is the perfect way to use up those blueberries from your garden or those that are in season.

This coffee cake is chock-full of fresh blueberries and has a delicious streusel topping. It’s the perfect recipe for any occasion!

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 55 mins

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Ingredients:

Coffee Cake:

1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon of lemon zest
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour*
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh blueberries

Coffee Cake Topping:

2/3 cup all-purpose flour**
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter melt

*Gluten-Free Alternative:

2/3 cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca stach
1/4 cup potato starch
1/2 teaspoon xantham gum

**Gluten-Free Topping Option:
2/3 cup brown rice flour

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350oF Butter a 8-inch square pan. The butter and sugar should be combined until light and fluffy. It takes approximately 6-7 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and juice. Mix in the eggs, one at a.

Mix together the flour, baking powder, and water in a bowl. Combine the flour and baking powder. Transfer the blueberries to a small bowl. Mix the remaining dry ingredients into the bowl. Stir until combined. Mix in the sourcream, then add the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix well.

Gently mix in the blueberries, then pour the batter into prepared pan. The flour, sugar, and butter for topping are in the same small bowl. Combine the ingredients by gently stirring with a spoon. Sprinkle the sugary crumbles over the batter.

Bake for 40-45 minute until a toothpick or a cookie cutter comes out clean. Let cool before you slice. Enjoy!