Name: Classic Blueberry Buckle Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Cake
Ingredients: 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; zest from lemon (about 1 tbsp); 2 + 1/2 cups blueberries; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Nothing beats a classic blueberry buckle cake. I absolutely love making blueberry baked treats and this is one of my favorites I repeat every year.

A blueberry buckle is a fairly simple cake recipe that makes for a great breakfast or a dessert. This recipe has a sugary topping that almost gives it a coffee cake flavor that pairs so nicely with the bright blueberries.

How to Store Your Blueberry Buckle Cake

You can store the buckle in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2-3 days. You can also store it in the fridge to last up to a week.

Tips for The Best Blueberry Buckle

Use parchment paper. To keep your cake from sticking, use parchment paper on the bottom of your pan. This makes it easier to lift out of the pan.
For dessert, serve it a la mode. You can enjoy blueberry buckle for breakfast or dessert, but if serving it for dessert, I love to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Common Questions

Should you use fresh or frozen blueberries in the cake?

You can use either, but I love to make it with fresh juicy blueberries. Just know if you use frozen blueberries the color might bleed a bit so the batter turns into a more purple color.

Can you use other berries?

If you have a lot of raspberries or strawberries feel free to swap them out or do a mix of berries.

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