Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 40-45 minutes
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven (Low Intensity):
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping (Low Intensity):
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cold butter cubes, and ground cinnamon.
- Use a fork or your fingers to mix until crumbly. Set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter (Medium Intensity):
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Assemble (Low Intensity):
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and streusel topping.
- Bake (Low Intensity):
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze (Low Intensity):
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake (Low Intensity):
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled coffee cake.
- Serve and Enjoy Your Blueberry Coffee Cake! (Low Intensity):
Optional: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream when serving for an extra treat.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 260mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions.