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Blueberry Lemon Crumb Cake

Indulge in Blueberry Lemon Crumb Cake for Pure Bliss

Delight in a moist, flavorful Blueberry Lemon Crumb Cake, perfect for brunch or dessert gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 cup Room Temperature Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil e.g., melted coconut
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free substitute if needed
  • 1 cup Buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 cups Blueberries tossed in flour
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cold Butter
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest, rub together, then add butter and oil mixing until creamy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, gradually mix into the egg mixture alternating with buttermilk.
  5. Toss blueberries in a bit of flour and gently fold into the batter.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumb topping, then cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, top with crumb topping, and bake for 42-47 minutes.
  8. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Once cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the cake and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix to retain a light texture.

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