This cinnamon blueberry coffee cake pulls no punches. It’s soft, packed with juicy blueberries, and laced with a cinnamon kick. You’ll wonder why brunch menus bother with anything else. Forget tasteless pastries from that overpriced café; this delivers bold flavor and irresistible texture. Blueberries add a fresh twist, while cinnamon brings the warmth you didn’t know you needed. Serve it up at breakfast or pretend it’s dessert—either way, it’s the best decision you’ll make today. Ready? Let’s bake some joy.
Cinnamon Blueberry Coffee Cake
A rich, moist coffee cake loaded with blueberries and a swirl of cinnamon perfection.
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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
Cinnamon Swirl:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour half the batter into the cake pan.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl.
- Spoon half the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl it in.
- Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the swirl.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Toss blueberries in a bit of flour to prevent sinking.
- For extra crunch, add chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl.
- A drizzle of glaze? Yes, please! Mix powdered sugar and milk for a quick topping.
