Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake: A Delightful Treat
A delightful and easy-to-make breakfast cake featuring bright lemon zest and sweet blueberries, perfect for starting your day or enjoying as a snack.
Equipment
- 9x9 inch baking pan
- Non-stick cooking spray
- mixing bowl
- Whisk or hand mixer
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- lemon zested and juiced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour, divided reserve ¼ cup for blueberries
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
For Coating Blueberries
- ¼ cup flour reserved from the 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 ¾ cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- In a small bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with the reserved ¼ cup of flour until they are lightly coated. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Gently fold the flour-coated blueberries into the cake batter until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared 9x9 inch pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Storage
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
Fresh blueberries are preferred for the best sweet and fresh taste. The lemon zest beautifully complements the blueberries. For best results, do not use cake mix as it can alter the texture and flavor. The batter should have a consistency similar to muffin batter.