Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Blueberry Buckle is a moist and tender recipe, which is made with fresh or frozen blueberries and a buttery cinnamon streusel. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, a classic coffee cake perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Pioneer Woman Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake Ingredients
A classic combination for a delightful, fruit-filled coffee cake.
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 4 tablespoons (57g) butter, at room temperature
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (57g) butter, softened
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (113g) milk, at room temperature
- 2 cups (283g) blueberries, fresh or frozen
How To Make Pioneer Woman Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake
A step-by-step guide to this classic, fruit-packed coffee cake.
- Prep Oven and Make Streusel: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square cake pan. To make the streusel, in a small bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add the room-temperature butter and use your fingertips or a fork to cut it in until the mixture is coarse and crumbly. Set aside.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together the sugar, softened butter, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine and Add Blueberries: Alternately add the milk and the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix on low speed until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping all over the batter.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving warm, directly from the pan.
Recipe Tips
For the most tender cake and perfect streusel topping.
- What is a “buckle” cake? A buckle is a type of old-fashioned American coffee cake that has a cake-like batter with fruit (often blueberries) mixed in, and it’s always topped with a streusel. The name is said to come from the fact that the cake batter “buckles” or sinks a bit under the weight of the fruit and topping as it bakes.
- Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes, frozen blueberries work perfectly in this recipe. Do not thaw them before using; fold them into the batter while they are still frozen. This helps prevent them from bursting and turning the entire cake batter purple.
- Why use room temperature ingredients? For the cake batter, using room temperature butter, egg, and milk is important. They emulsify together much more easily, which creates a uniform batter and a finer, more tender cake crumb.
- How to get the perfect crumbly streusel? The key is using softened, room temperature butter (not melted). Rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until you have a mixture of coarse, sandy crumbs and some larger, pea-sized pieces. This texture will bake up beautifully crisp and crumbly.
What To Serve With Blueberry Buckle
This classic coffee cake is a treat all on its own.
A warm slice of blueberry buckle is the perfect comfort food. It’s wonderful served with:
- A hot cup of coffee or a pot of tea
- A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a more decadent dessert
- A simple dusting of powdered sugar
How To Store Blueberry Buckle
Keeping your coffee cake fresh and moist.
- Room Temperature: Store the buckle, tightly covered with plastic wrap or foil, at room temperature. It will stay moist and delicious for up to 3 days.
Pioneer Woman Blueberry Buckle Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per serving.
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 14 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I make this buckle ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the cake the day before you plan to bake it. Spoon the batter into the pan, but don’t add the streusel yet. Cover the pan and refrigerate. The next day, sprinkle the streusel on top and bake, adding about 10-15 minutes to the total baking time since you are starting with a cold batter.
Can I use a different fruit?
Absolutely. This recipe is a great base for other fruits. Try it with chopped cranberries and a little orange zest for a holiday version, or with chopped peaches or raspberries in the summer.
My streusel melted into the cake. Why?
This can happen if the butter in your streusel was too soft or melted, or if the topping was over-mixed into a paste. The goal is a crumbly, sandy texture with distinct pieces of butter, which will melt and crisp up during baking.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Peanut Butter Sheet Cake Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Boozy Berry Upside-Down Cake Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Marble Cake Recipe
Pioneer Woman Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake Recipe
Description
A classic, old-fashioned Blueberry Buckle coffee cake, featuring a moist, tender cake packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a buttery cinnamon-streusel crust.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
- Streusel: Mix sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Rub in the room-temperature butter with your fingertips until crumbly.
- Cake: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and butter. Add the egg and vanilla.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
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