A perfect blend of blueberries and lemon, our Sour Cream Blueberry Coffee Cake is perfect for any occasion.
I have a big smile on my face today and this cake, this wonderfully moist, perfectly sweet blueberry coffee cake with a hint of lemon, is the best blueberry coffee cake I have ever tasted. is.
![Coffee cake with floral napkin and berries on white plate](https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blueberry-Coffeecake-BFK-6-1-of-1-1024x731.jpg)
I was so happy with this cake that I danced in the kitchen after eating it. I ate one slice of this cake this afternoon right after I finished taking pictures, and another one after dinner.
sour cream blueberry coffee cake
In my opinion, the coffee cake doesn’t get the hype it deserves. This is also packed with fresh blueberries.
I was recently surprised to learn that in some parts of the world a “coffee cake” is actually a cake with coffee in it. To chocolate mocha cakeA true coffee cake is one designed to be eaten with a cup of coffee.
blueberry coffee cake with sour cream
This blueberry coffee cake and sour cream is perfect to drink with a cup of Spanish cafe con leche or share with friends with a pot of coffee. The blueberries inside are reminiscent of summer afternoons spent chatting on the balcony with friends.
Coffee cake is also a cake that can be enjoyed for breakfast. It’s basically a cake-shaped muffin, right?
Do I even have to say what I’m going to have for breakfast tomorrow?
![Blueberry coffee cake on a white plate with colorful blue and white towels in the background](https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blueberry-Coffeecake-BFK-5-1-of-1-731x1024.jpg)
easy blueberry coffee cake
Another great thing about this easy blueberry coffee cake is that it doesn’t require icing. Sweet and moist as it is. I like the taste of the icing, but I’m not the best cake decorator in the world.
This coffee cake smelled so good while baking that I couldn’t wait to cool it down and grabbed a slice.
I can’t wait to have this blueberry coffee cake for breakfast with my first cup of coffee tomorrow.
gluten free blueberry coffee cake
After seeing how good this blueberry coffee cake recipe was, I decided to see if it could be made gluten-free. As it turns out, substituting gluten-free flours and starches was pretty easy and resulted in a cake we all love as much as the traditional version.
It’s always exciting to share new favorite recipes with gluten-free family and friends. Also check out my gluten free dessert recipe.
![Close up photo of coffee cake on square plate](https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Blueberry-Coffeecake-BFK-10-1-of-1-732x1024.jpg)
moist blueberry coffee cake
Nothing disappoints me more than digging into a slice of coffee cake to find it dry and crumbly on the inside.
what’s the secret? Sour cream keeps this blueberry coffee cake moist even after a few days.
If you love this blueberry coffee cake as much as I do, chances are you’ll have very little leftovers after a few days. It doesn’t last long when it’s perfect for dessert, and it’s also breakfast the next morning.
But if you end up with a few extra slices, rest assured knowing that this cake will be delicious every time you come back. this pot with a lid Perfect for baking and storing cakes.
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Sour cream blueberry coffee cake recipe how to make
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
cake ingredients
- butter
- sugar
- egg
- lemon juice and peel
- vanilla extract
- flour
- baking powder
- sour cream
- blueberry
coffee cake topping
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blueberry coffee cake recipe
Preheat oven to 350°F and butter an 8-inch baking pan. You will need a large mixing bowl for the batter. Start by whisking the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Then stir in the vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. Beat eggs one at a time until just combined. Place the flour and baking powder in another bowl and lightly dust the blueberries with the dry ingredients.
Then, mix the dry ingredients into the dough, half at a time. Gently stir in the blueberries and pour all into a greased skillet.
For the topping, mix cake flour and sugar and add melted butter. Stir lightly with a fork, then sprinkle sugar crumbs over the dough.
![Top down photo of coffee cake on parchment lined bread showing sweet and crumbly topping](https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blueberry-Coffeecake-BFK-4-1-of-1-731x1024.jpg)
Blueberry coffee cake recipe how to make
Making this blueberry coffee cake recipe is as easy as kneading the dough, pouring it into a pan, and adding a crumb topping. I am adding
Breadcrumb toppings are made with just a little flour, sugar, and melted butter. Mix it in the same bowl you used for the cake batter, making sure only one bowl doesn’t get dirty.
I like making sweets, but I’m not good at cleaning up! Can I have an amen?
![Slice of blueberry cake on white plate](https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Blueberry-Coffeecake-BFK-8-1-of-1-731x1024.jpg)
easy coffee cake recipe
I am definitely a coffee cake connoisseur and this has already been added to my list of favorite easy coffee cake recipes. cinnamon coffee cakeThe satisfaction of sticking a fork into the crunchy bread crumbs and tasting the moist and sweet inside is exceptional.
If you like this coffee cake recipe, you should also try this lemon cake with lemon glaze.I also noticed these sour cream coffee cake muffin.
Serving: 12 serving
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**Gluten Free Topping Alternatives
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy, about 6-7 minutes. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add eggs one at a time and mix until combined.
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Mix the cake flour and baking powder in a bowl. Place the blueberries in a small bowl, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the dry ingredients, and stir gently to coat the berries.
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Add half of the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix. Add sour cream and mix further. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until blended.
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Gently stir in the blueberries and pour the batter into an oiled 8-inch-square pan. Place the flour and sugar for the topping in the same small bowl you had the berries in and add the melted butter. Gently stir with a fork to combine. Sprinkle sugar crumbs over bread batter.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean or moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.
calorie: 315kcal · carbohydrates: 45g · protein: 3g · obesity: 14g · saturated fat: 9g · Polyunsaturated fat: 1g · Monounsaturated fat: Fourg · Trans fat: 0.5g · cholesterol: 63mg · sodium: 109mg · potassium: 91mg · fiber: 1g · sugar: 30g · Vitamin A: 461IU · Vitamin C: 3mg · calcium: 39mg · iron: 1mg
{Recipe first published Aug 14, 2014 – recipe notes and photos updated Apr 25, 2023}
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