“Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle”
Few desserts evoke the bright, sun-filled days of summer quite like a classic blueberry buckle. This favorite combines a tender, buttery cake with juicy pockets of blueberries and a crisp, cinnamon-speckled streusel on top. Each bite is like a little taste of sunshine—perfect for brunches, casual gatherings, or anytime you crave a sweet, seasonal treat.
Simple to make yet endlessly satisfying, this blueberry buckle is sure to become a staple in your dessert rotation. Here’s how to create it.
🫐 Ingredients
Buckle
- Cake flour – 2 cups
- Baking powder – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Butter, softened – 4 tbsp
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Egg – 1
- Whole milk – ½ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Fresh or frozen blueberries – 3 cups
Streusel Topping
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Cake flour – ⅓ cup
- Cinnamon – ½ tsp
- Cold butter, cubed – 4 tbsp
🍰 Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Alternately mix in the flour mixture and milk, stirring just until everything is combined.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to mash them.
- Pour Batter: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make Streusel: In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter. Mix until crumbly, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let the buckle cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, and for an extra indulgence, top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
With its tender cake, bursting berries, and crunchy topping, this blueberry buckle is more than dessert—it’s a little slice of summer on every plate.
