Blueberry Coffee Cake

Submitted by bert2421

"I got this recipe from a friend and since I had the blueberries on hand, I decided to make it right away. The cake came out wonderful, and the topping was so nicely baked on top. You have to try this one. I think you could probably use a different berry if you prefer."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• salt
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups blueberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter

directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.
2. Cream the sugar and shortening.
3. Add the egg and beat well.
4. Add the vanilla.
5. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
6. Add 2 tbsp sugar to the blueberries and add to the mix.
7. Pour into a 9" square pan.
8. Combine the topping and sprinkle over top.
9. Bake at 350 for about 35 to 40 minutes.

Reviews

[vrvrvr]

Steps 1 and 2 contradict each other. (Combine sugar with all dry ingredients and set aside; then cream sugar and shortening.) I used margarine instead of shortening, and the procedure was different since I couldn't do step 2. However, that said, this is a great tasting little cake! I even skipped the topping, so it looks a bit bare...but no matter. It's delicious and perfect with a fresh cup of coffee.

 

[alana1380]

I tried this and it works great! I'm not much of a baker but the recipe is really straight forward and the cake was fluffy and great. If I make it again I'm going to add 1/2 cup more blueberries though.