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Moist Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake

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Make this moist, tender blueberry buttermilk breakfast cake, perfect for an easy morning treat or brunch gathering. It features fresh blueberries and a slight tang from buttermilk.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon zest, if using. Try not to crush the berries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For frozen blueberries, do not thaw them; toss them lightly in one tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter to help prevent sinking.
  • Serve this easy cake warm or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple morning treat.
  • This recipe works well as a coffee cake alternative when served alongside your morning beverage.

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