This blueberry buckle recipe is a butter cake that sinks around the berries and wears a cinnamon crumb. It is not a blueberry cheesecake or a biscuit cobbler.
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Blueberry Buckle
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Blueberry Buckle. From Alissa.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 2 cups (240g) flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (300g) blueberries
- 1/3 cup (67g) sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for the crumb
- 1/4 cup (57g) cold butter for the crumb
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9-inch square pan.
- Cream the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in the egg and milk.
- Stir 1 3/4 cups flour, the baking powder, and salt into the batter. Fold in the blueberries and spread it in the pan.
- Rub the remaining flour, 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter into crumbs. Scatter them over the batter and bake 40 to 45 minutes, until the crumb is golden and the center springs back.
Notes
Toss the berries with a spoon of flour so they do not all sink. Frozen berries go in still frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Streusel, not frosting
The topping is butter, sugar, and flour rubbed to crumbs. There is no cream cheese.
Berry choice
Blueberries hold their shape. Raspberries break down and make a wetter cake.
Doneness
The crumb should be golden. A toothpick in the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Serving
Warm squares with plain cream, not a layer of icing.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 340 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Is a buckle a cobbler?
No. A cobbler puts biscuits on fruit. A buckle is cake with fruit inside and streusel on top.
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Add them frozen so they do not dye the batter purple.
Do I need a mixer?
A wooden spoon is enough. The batter is thick, not a sponge.
How long does it keep?
Covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerated 4 days.