Ever wished your favorite blueberry muffin grew up into a coffee cake? Wish granted! This hybrid brings the best of both worlds: juicy blueberries, fluffy cake, and a crumbly, golden topping. No more choosing between muffins and cake for breakfast—just pure, decadent joy. Whether you’re impressing brunch guests or simply treating yourself, this recipe has your back. And yes, it’s sweet enough to forget your diet but not so sweet it feels like betrayal. Get ready to bite into perfection, one muffin-cake hybrid at a time.
Blueberry Muffin Coffee Cake
A moist, fluffy coffee cake with the charm of blueberry muffins, topped with a golden crumb layer.
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cold butter cubed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- For the topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add cold butter, working it in until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin C: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Toss blueberries in a little flour to prevent them from sinking.
- Add a touch of lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy twist.
- Pairs perfectly with coffee, obviously.
