Almond and blueberry, the ultimate dynamic duo. If you think fruit and nuts can’t make a cake great, think again. This Almond Blueberry Coffee Cake will change your mind. It’s the kind of cake that’s fancy enough for brunch but casual enough for your next Netflix binge. With a burst of blueberries, a nutty almond base, and a sweet glaze to top it off, it’s like your morning coffee in cake form—just better. And yes, it’s totally acceptable to eat it at any time of the day. You’re welcome.
Almond Blueberry Coffee Cake
This is a delicious, moist coffee cake featuring almond flour and fresh blueberries, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- Almond flour: 2 cups
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Coconut sugar: ¾ cup
- Almond milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
- Ground flaxseed for binding: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Almond extract: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh blueberries: 1 cup
- Sliced almonds for topping: ¼ cup
For the Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: ½ cup
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Almond extract: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix almond milk, vegetable oil, flaxseed, lemon zest, lemon juice, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Gently fold in blueberries and sliced almonds.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Prepare the Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 7%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- For extra crunch, sprinkle extra sliced almonds on top before baking.
- You can use frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren’t available.
- Drizzle with a bit of honey for added sweetness.
