Blueberry Buckle with Brown Sugar Topping is a delightful, old-fashioned dessert that’s a cross between a cake and a crumble — bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet, buttery brown sugar crumble. Blueberry buckle with sugar topping is a classic and indulgent dessert that tantalisze the taste bud with a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavours. This delectable treat typically features a moist and tender cake base generously studded with plum, juicy blueberries. The berries burst with flavor, creating pockets of sweetness throughout the buckle.
What sets this dessert apart is the delightful brown sugar topping that crowns the cake. A heavenly mixture of brown sugar, butter, and sometimes cinnamon or nutmeg is sprinkled generously over the batter before baking. As the buckle bakes,this topping caramelizes, forming a luscious and slightly crunchy layer that adds depth and richness to every bite.
The cake itself is a comforting combination of pantry staples - flour, sugar, butter, eggs and leavening agents - but it's the addition of buttermilk or sour cream that imparts a subtle tanginess and ensures a moist crumb. The batter is carefully folded with the blueberries to ensure an even distribution of the fruit throughout the cake.
Once baked to golden perfection, the Blueberry Buckle is often allowed to cool slightly before being sliced into generous portions. The aroma of sweet blueberries and warm spices wafts through the air, inviting anyone nearby to indulge in this delightful dessert.
This timeless treat is not only a favorite for dessert but also doubles as a delightful addition to lunch or afternoon tea. The burst of blueberries, the tender cake, and the irresistible brown sugar topping make Blueberry Buckle a crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of homemade comfort with every heavenly bite. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this dessert embodies the simple joys of baking and is sure to become a cherished recipe in any culinary repertoire
Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, don’t thaw)
For the Brown Sugar Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Set to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
3. Prepare the Topping:
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Spread the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool and Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. It’s delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
