Super moist buttermilk blueberry cake with the softest tastiest crumb you have ever tasted. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
Editor’s Note: Originally Published July 24, 2016. Refreshed with more detailed instructions and updated photos.
This easy buttermilk blueberry cake will become one of your families go to special treats. But so easy, you won’t keep it for only special occasions.
Blueberry season is here in Michigan. And my wife is the biggest blueberry hound on earth. So a blueberry recipe is always welcomed.
Today’s recipe is inspired by RASPBERRY BUTTERMILK CAKE from Gourmet Magazine 2009. While the original recipe is raspberry, almost any fruit should be okay like blueberries.
My Rating
This is a solid five. Almost a five-plus if you add the glaze.
Pro Tips: Recipe Notes for Easy Buttermilk Blueberry Cake
The Berries
First, the obvious. I substituted blueberries for raspberries in the original recipe. Lots of the commenters did that.
Either fresh or frozen blueberries will be fine — no need to thaw frozen berries.
Salted vs. Unsalted Butter
This recipe originally called for unsalted butter. Now, do you keep that on hand?
I don’t keep it anymore. Why? Well, almost every recipe that calls for unsalted butter will also add salt. So I just cut back the salt.
That is a good “everyday” cooking tip but a few recipes like butter cookies or pound cake where the taste is so dependent on the buttercream then I would follow the recipe and use unsalted butter.
When butter is a minor component of the recipe, then use what you have and adjust the salt a little.
Other Blueberry Recipes You Will Love
Oven Baked Blueberry Pancakes
Old Fashion Blueberry Cobbler
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Everyday Blueberry Crumb Pie
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prep a 9-inch baking pan with a coat of butter and dusted with flour.
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a large mixing bowl add 1/4 cup butter and 2/3 cup sugar. Beat with mixer until creamy. About 2 minutes. Add one egg and one teaspoon of vanilla to the butter/sugar mixture and mix in.
Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture and 1/3 of the half cup of buttermilk. Mix well. Repeat twice.
Place in the prepared pan. Smooth the top. Sprinkle on 1 cup of blueberries. Sprinkle the top with 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
Bake on the middle rack until a toothpick comes out clean. About 30 minutes. Allow to cool in a pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert on a rack to cool more.
Optional drizzle. Combine 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla, and 3-4 teaspoons milk.
Move the cake back to a plate and apply drizzle.
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Easy Buttermilk Blueberry Cake
Super moist buttermilk blueberry cake with the softest tastiest crumb you have ever tasted. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings/Adjust Amount: 8 servings
8
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup sugar – plus 1 1/2 tablespoon for topping
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg – large
- 1 cup blueberries – fresh or frozen
Optional Glaze
- 2/3 cup powder sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 teaspoon milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Prep a 9-inch baking pan with a coat of butter and dusted with flour. In a separate bowl combine 1 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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In a large mixing bowl add 1/4 cup butter and 2/3 cup sugar. Beat with mixer until creamy. About 2 minutes.
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Add one egg and one teaspoon of vanilla to the butter/sugar mixture and mix in.
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Add about 1/3 of the flour mixture and 1/3 of the half cup of buttermilk. Mix well. Repeat twice more.
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Place in the prepared pan. Smooth the top. Sprinkle on 1 cup of blueberries. Sprinkle the top with 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
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Bake on middle rack until a toothpick comes out clean. About 30 minutes.
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Allow to cool in a pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert on a rack to cool more.
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Optional drizzle. Combine 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla, and 3-4 teaspoons milk. Move the cake back to a plate and apply drizzle.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tips
- Use fresh or frozen berries.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder.
- No buttermilk, no problem. Use 1/2 cup of milk, remove 1 1/2 teaspoons and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice (my choice). Allow it set 5 minutes before use.
- The 400-degree oven temperature looks high but is correct.
- While I added the glaze as optional, you definitely want to do it.
- This cake will fall apart if you try to cut before mostly cooled.
- Nutrition data includes optional glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Buttermilk Blueberry Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 145mg6%
Potassium 84mg2%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 29g32%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 242IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Nutrition is for one serving. Number of servings is stated above and is my estimate of normal serving size for this recipe.
All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.
If you like this recipe or find it useful, the pleasure of a nice 4 or 5 rating would be greatly appreciated.
Originally Published July 24, 2016.
