Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake

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There’s nothing better than a warm blueberry crumble coffee cake with a buttery streusel topping and pretty white drizzle glaze for breakfast or any special occasion! It is the best brunch recipe and perfect for a holiday breakfast, baby shower, or just a weekend treat, which will definitely become a family favorite!

Serve this blueberry crumb cake recipe with fresh fruit and eggs for a well-rounded and hearty meal anytime!

It’s honestly so good that you could serve it for dessert and top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

The best part is the crunchy cinnamon streusel with each tender bite of the cake!

Of course, serve it with a hot cup of coffee!

You can serve it with my delicious breakfast casserole recipe, easy breakfast quiche, or savory sausage links!

What is Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake?

This blueberry streusel coffee cake is a delicious blend of tender cake, juicy plump blueberries, a crumbly streusel, topped with a cream cheese powdered sugar glaze!

It is also sometimes called a blueberry buckle.

The recipe calls for basic ingredients that you probably already have in your refrigerator and pantry.

If not, the ingredients are easy to get with a quick trip to the grocery store.

The only problem with this recipe is that it gets devoured immediately!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Although there are three parts to this recipe, it is super easy to make.
It is a great way to use fresh juicy blueberries!
It saves really well and can be served warm or cold.
The buttery cinnamon streusel topping on this moist coffee cake is absolutely sublime!
This recipe will taste like you bought it from a bakery!

Tell Me About Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake

Taste– The combination of cinnamon, butter, vanilla, sugar, blueberries, and sour cream make the best blueberry coffee cake with sweet streusel and glaze.
Texture– Tender, soft, fluffy, and moist cake, with juicy berries, and crunchy streusel topping are a perfect blend of varying textures.
Ease– Although there are three parts to the recipe, each part is simple to make.
Time– Expect the recipe to take about 20 minutes to prep and 1 hour to bake.

Ingredients for Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake

All-Purpose Flour– This ingredient provides the substance of the recipe.
Baking Powder– Baking powder allows the cake to rise and gives it a nice crisp exterior.
Baking Soda– Baking soda is a rising agent and gives the cake a fluffy interior.
Salt– Salt adds flavor but also brings out the flavor of the other ingredients.
Cinnamon– Cinnamon adds an unmistakable cozy flavor to this coffee cake.
Unsalted Butter– You want to use room temperature butter for this recipe.
Avocado Oil or Olive Oil– The oil adds extra moisture to the cake and these two types of oil are the healthiest oils to use.
Granulated Sugar– Everyone loves sweet coffee cake, and sugar is necessary for this recipe.
Eggs– Adding eggs to the recipe allows the coffee cake to rise and bake beautifully.
Vanilla Extract– Vanilla has a wonderful aroma and adds sweetness to the recipe.
Plain or Vanilla Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream– Yogurt is the perfect way to add extra moistness to the coffee cake.
Fresh Blueberries– Blueberries are what makes this cake extra special, and blueberries are high in antioxidants.

Crumble:

All-Purpose Flour– The flour provides the basis for the crumble top of the cake.
Granulated Sugar– The sugar adds the sweetness to the streusel.
Brown Sugar– Brown sugar is a thicker and softer sugar that mixes well with the butter to form the crumble topping.
Unsalted Butter– Since the recipe has salt in it already, use unsalted butter. The butter holds the streusel topping together and gives it a wonderful crumb topping flavor.

Glaze:

Cream Cheese– Cream cheese is always a good thing in a glaze.
Unsalted Butter– Again, unsalted butter is best in this recipe.
Powdered Sugar– Powdered sugar is the main ingredient in a glaze icing.
Whole Milk or Heavy Cream– This ingredient makes the glaze a drizzle.

Make Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake in 3 Easy Steps

Coffee cake– Make the coffee cake using the recipe card.
Crumble streusel topping– Add the crumble ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix with a fork.
Glaze– Add the glaze ingredients to a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Variations for Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake

Different Fruits- This cake can be made also with strawberries, cherries, raspberries, or even blackberries instead of the traditional blueberries.
Gluten Free Flour– Use gluten-free flour for any gluten allergies or sensitivities.

Tips for Making the Best Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake

Bake the crumble coffee cake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Once the cake is done, let it rest for 5 minutes in the pan. Then, remove the springform and allow it to cool for 10 minutes longer.
To keep the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the cake, you can dust the blueberries with a little bit of flour. This will help keep them from sinking in the cake batter.
When adding the blueberries to the batter, gently fold them in to avoid breaking them and turning the batter a purplish-blue color.
If you don’t have a springform pan, that is fine. Grease a regular 8 inch round baking pan really well and line the bottom and sides with parchment. It will come out better if you use parchment. Cut the parchment to fit the bottom and sides. If your butter the pan first, the parchment will stick and stay in place when you pour in your batter.
Use a hand mixer so that there are no clumps and it is perfectly smooth.
When making the crumble topping, use your hands because it is faster. You should end up with coarse crumbs.

Add-Ins for Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake

Almond Extract– If you like almond flavoring, you can add a small amount of almond extract to the glaze.
Lemon– Lemon and blueberries taste great together. Try adding some lemon zest and lemon juice to the cake batter and even the glaze drizzle.
Nuts– You can add walnut pieces, pecan pieces, or even almond slices to the streusel topping.

How Do You Store Leftover Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake

You can store the leftover crumble cake on the counter in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

However, for best results, it will remain fresher if it is kept in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this blueberry coffee cake recipe be frozen?

Yes, you can store it in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months for the best flavor. Thaw completely on the countertop before serving.

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes, you can. However, it is best to add them to the batter still frozen so that the blueberries do not “bleed” into the batter, changing the color to a purplish-blue.