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A colorful Easter Brunch Buffet Menu with spring pastries and fruit for an Easter Breakfast Potluck spread

Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A bright and moist coffee cake studded with fresh blueberries and topped with a buttery streusel, perfect for springtime gatherings and Easter brunch.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For streusel topping:
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold butter cut into cubes
  • pinch of cinnamon

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8 inch square pan.

    2. In a bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.

    3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla extract and lemon zest.

    4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda.

    5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.

    6. Gently fold in blueberries dusted with a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking.

    7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

    8. To make streusel, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, then cut in cold butter until crumbly.

    9. Sprinkle streusel evenly over batter.

    10. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    11. Allow cake to cool before slicing and serving.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: brunch
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 320
    • Sugar: 25
    • Sodium: 150
    • Fat: 14
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 5
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 45
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 4
    • Cholesterol: 70

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