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Sour Cream Blueberry Coffee Cake

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Donna Urso
When hosting a weekend brunch or overnight guests, there’s no better way to show your guests that you care than with a warm, homemade breakfast. This blueberry sour cream coffee cake with a crumb topping recipe is the perfect choice to start a leisurely morning. 

One bite of this blueberry sour cream coffee cake is comfort food on a fork. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone feeling satisfied and happy.

The Best Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake


A blueberry sour cream coffee cake.

This coffee cake is perfect for a cozy weekend brunch, or for a special occasion like Mother's Day. The sour cream and blueberries add an extra level of flavor and texture, making it stand out from traditional coffee cakes.  

Gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and let's make a coffee cake!

The Coffee Cake Ingredients

You'll need a few simple ingredients for the cake: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and blueberries. 

Use full-fat sour cream for the best flavor, richness, and texture. 

You won’t want to leave out the lemon zest because it adds a little something-something to your coffee cake. 

You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries. If you use frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them out. You don’t want the blue color to ruin your coffee cake.

To make the crumb topping you'll need flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts, and butter. I like to use either walnuts or pecans.

Frequently Asked Coffee Cake Questions

Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh blueberries?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries in this recipe. However, be aware that they may bleed into the batter as they bake, causing the cake to turn a purplish color. Some cooks like to toss the frozen blueberries in a tablespoon or two of flour before adding them to the batter. I find that just folding them in quickly just before baking works perfectly well.

Can I substitute a different type of dairy product instead of sour cream?
Yes, you can use yogurt or buttermilk as a substitute for sour cream in this recipe.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this cake ahead of time. You can keep it wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips for Blueberry Coffee Cake Success

Whisk your dry ingredients together to distribute them well before adding them to the mix.  

Don't overmix your batter.  Just mix until the wet and dry ingredients are combined.

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. When using frozen blueberries, keep them in the freezer until you are ready to add them.

Start checking your coffee cake at 40 minutes.  Don't overbake. Ovens vary in temperature.

Watch the video below.

How to Make the Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F and greasing a 9-inch round or square cake pan. Line your cake pan with parchment paper (check the video) if you want to remove the cake from the pan all at once, in one piece.

A blinder clip on the side of a baking pan.



Prepare the crumb topping by mixing together the flour, brown sugar, lemon zest, and nuts. Use your fingers to mix in the butter, forming crumbles. Set the mixture aside.

To make the cake, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, sour cream, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract together using your mixer, until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Gently fold in the blueberries and pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter and place the cake on the center rack of the oven to bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

This classic coffee cake is another delicious breakfast cake.



The result is a beautifully baked coffee cake with a moist, tender crumb, studded with juicy blueberries, and topped with a sweet and crunchy crumb topping. Serve it warm with a steaming cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk and watch your guests enjoy every bite.

There’s nothing like the comfort of a warm, homemade breakfast to start your day off right. Happy baking!
Breakfast cake, brunch cake, coffee cake, snack cake
Breakfast, Snack
American
Yield: 16 servings
Author: Donna Urso
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

A moist, delicious coffee cake filled with blueberry goodness.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

The Crumble Topping
The Cake

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F and greasing a 9-inch round or square cake pan. Line your cake pan with parchment paper (check the video) if you want to remove the cake from the pan all at once, in one piece.
  2. Prepare the crumb topping by mixing together the flour, brown sugar, lemon zest, and nuts. Use your fingers to mix in the butter, forming crumbles. Set the mixture aside.
  3. To make the cake, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, sour cream, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract together using your mixer, until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries and pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter and place the cake on the center rack of the oven to bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Recommended Products

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9" square cake pan
Binder Clips

Nutrition Facts

Calories

154.92

Fat (grams)

10.03 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

5.71 g

Carbs (grams)

15.8 g

Fiber (grams)

0.18 g

Net carbs

15.63 g

Sugar (grams)

14.04 g

Protein (grams)

1.28 g

Sodium (milligrams)

149.08 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

45.96 mg

Nutritional information is approximate.

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