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    Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. 

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. how to make blueberry crumb cake | cake topping | from scratch | crumb cake with blueberries | blueberry coffee cake | blueberry crumb cake | blueberry boy bait

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    Although there’s some debate on the difference between struesels, crumb cakes and coffee cakes, one thing’s for certain; a square of this cake is just as delicious with ice cream in the evening as it is with coffee in the morning! Read on to learn more and get the recipe for this delightful, easy-to-grab sweet snack.

    What is the difference between Coffee Cake, Crumb Cake, Butter Cake and Boy Bait?

    They are all very similar. But apparently the general consensus is that coffee cake is any cake that goes well with coffee. But, that definition doesn’t really fly with me because I believe every cake does go well with coffee but should not go by the name of coffee cake.

    To me, coffee cake is a neutral yellow or vanilla cake with a dense, large crumb somewhat like a biscuit but sweeter and lighter. With a nice crunchy cinnamon, brown sugar streusel topping.

    While crumb cake seems to be similar in flavor it appears to have a much thicker and more uniform cinnamon-crumb topping.

    Boy bait is very much like the two only with a thinner cake layer and also a much thinner cinnamon topping.

    They’re all delicious if you ask me.

    So, call it what you will. And I’ll just call this crumbly, brown sugar-cinnamon topped cake with rich butter flavor and bursts of blueberries IRRESISTIBLE.

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. how to make blueberry crumb cake | cake topping | from scratch | crumb cake with blueberries | blueberry coffee cake | blueberry crumb cake | blueberry boy bait

    My Take on Mom’s Bisquick Coffee Cake

    Buttery cinnamon-streusel chunks crumbled into a dense, biscuit-like cake. My childhood favorite bisquick coffee cake still has a special place in my heart. And it lends a heavy inspiration to this rich blueberry snack cake recipe.

    My cake is almost as easy to mix up as mom’s boxed version. And this updated version requires no special ingredients; simply pantry and refrigerator staples like butter, flour, milk, and sugar. Plus lots of fresh blueberries. 

    It’s got the crumby cake base of coffee cake with less streusel than crumb cake but more than boy bait.

    And it’s totally dunkable in your morning ‘jo.

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. how to make blueberry crumb cake | cake topping | from scratch | crumb cake with blueberries | blueberry coffee cake | blueberry crumb cake | blueberry boy bait

    How to Make Blueberry Butter Cake

    With a thick layered batter and blueberries scattered in by hand the blueberries stay evenly dispersed and don’t all fall to the bottom or get smashed by stirring. And although it’s very thick the homemade butter cake bakes up light and moist.

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. how to make blueberry crumb cake | cake topping | from scratch | crumb cake with blueberries | blueberry coffee cake | blueberry crumb cake | blueberry boy bait

    It calls for fresh berries, but you can use frozen. Just coat frozen berries with flour before using so that they don’t water down the batter. Along the same lines, make sure your fresh berries are thoroughly dry before using. And if not also give ’em a good coating of flour.

    An easy Make Ahead Recipe

    Since it’s delicious served warm or at room temperature this is a perfect time-saving make ahead snack!

    Make it a day ahead and even served cold the next day it will get rave reviews!

    To make it one day and serve it hot the next simple prepare as directed to the point of spooning the batter in the pan. Spoon and layer blueberries then cover the pan and refrigerate. When ready to bake, add the streusel topping and pop it in the oven. Hot and fresh without the mess!

    Or, store individual servings in the freezer. Bake, cool and package individual squares with a vacuum sealer or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in freezer bags. Then, defrost at room temperature and enjoy whenever the craving hits!

    Customize this recipe for Blueberry Butter Cake

    Replace the blueberries with fresh peach chunks, raspberries, blackberries or even apples!

    Switch out the almonds for another chopped nut. Macadamia nuts, walnuts and pecans are all delicious.

    Zest it up with citrus and spice! Add some cardamom or ginger to your streusel for a bit more flavor. Or, add a tablespoon of fresh lime, lemon, orange or grapefruit zest to the topping and a squeeze of the juice to the milk before mixing into the batter.

    Looking for a naturally gluten-free option? Check out this recipe for Blueberry Lemon Crisp with Almond Crumb Topping

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. how to make blueberry crumb cake | cake topping | from scratch | crumb cake with blueberries | blueberry coffee cake | blueberry crumb cake | blueberry boy bait

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. how to make blueberry crumb cake | cake topping | from scratch | crumb cake with blueberries | blueberry coffee cake | blueberry crumb cake | blueberry boy bait

    Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel

    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. 
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    cool time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    almonds, blueberries, blueberry, blueberry butter cake, blueberry coffee cake, butter cake, coffee cake, crumb cake, from scratch cake, streusel
    Servings: 9 servings
    Calories: 576kcal
    Author: Tristin Rieken

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature, 1 stick
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pint blueberries 2 cups or 16 ounces

    Almond Streusel Topping

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
    • ⅓ cup all purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
    • 1 cup almonds chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8" square baking pan and line it with a strip of parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment. 
    • Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Then, add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition. Then add vanilla and mix until combined.
    • Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Then, slowly add the flour mixture and milk to creamed butter, alternating between the two. 
    • Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Top with half the berries, then remaining batter and the last of the berries.
    • Using your fingertips, combine Almond Streusel ingredients until fully incorporated and stay together when squeezed. Generously scatter streusel over the entire top of the cake.
    • Bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 
    • Transfer to wire rack and cool at least 20 minutes. Remove cake from pan by pulling up on the parchment. Slice into 9 squares and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2.9mg
    Made this recipe? Please share!Mention @freshflavorful or tag #FreshFlavorfulLife

    enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 576 Calories from Fat 234
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 26g40%
    Saturated Fat 11g69%
    Cholesterol 105mg35%
    Sodium 296mg13%
    Potassium 305mg9%
    Carbohydrates 78g26%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 44g49%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 635IU13%
    Vitamin C 5.1mg6%
    Calcium 129mg13%
    Iron 2.9mg16%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    This sweet Blueberry Butter Cake with Almond Streusel is reminiscent of the delicious cinnamony-streusel topped coffee cake that mom used to make. Only my version is made with homemade buttery cake batter, loads of fresh berries and a hearty almond crumb topping. how to make blueberry crumb cake | cake topping | from scratch | crumb cake with blueberries | blueberry coffee cake | blueberry crumb cake | blueberry boy bait

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    1. Neha

      June 20, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Love the texture of this cake and the pop of the color from blueberries. It’s my all time favorite combo, trying this one out on weekend!

      Reply
    2. Sara Welch

      June 20, 2019 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      Wow! What a scrumptious looking treat! I will definitely be making this over the weekend! Yum!

      Reply
    3. Elaine

      June 20, 2019 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      That almond crumb topping is so good. And I love how you used fresh berries here – definitely the cake I would love to try this weekend!

      Reply
    4. Mary Bostow

      June 20, 2019 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      This looks beautiful, thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.

      Reply
    5. Kate

      June 20, 2019 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      What a stunning cake! I love the sound of the cinnamon in the topping pairing with zesty blueberries. Can’t wait to try it.

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