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A pan with a blueberry buckle cake in it topped with vanilla glaze.

Classic Blueberry Buckle

Classic Blueberry Buckle is a cake with tons of blueberries in it and a nutty crumble on top for a tasty dessert or a sweet breakfast that pairs well with coffee.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 4 Tablespoons butter softened
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 c. fresh blueberries

For the topping:

  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons butter

For the glaze

  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Add in the egg, milk, butter, and lemon zest. Mix until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Use your hands if needed as the batter is very thick.
  • Gently fold in the blueberries then spread into the prepared pan.
  • For the topping combine the sugar, flour, pecans, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add in the butter and use your hands to mix until the mixture becomes coarse. Sprinkle over top of the batter.
  • Bake for 45 minutes then cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the glaze whisk together the milk and powdered sugar. Drizzle over top of the cooled cake.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Amanda's Cookin'