Decadent Blueberry Crumb Cake
Indulge in this delightful Decadent Blueberry Crumb Cake, inspired by the iconic Barefoot Contessa recipe. This moist and buttery cake is studded with fresh blueberries and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, making it the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Its rich flavors and tender crumb will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar for an elegant finish.
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Servings
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Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
granulated sugar
1/4 cup (for streusel)
light brown sugar
1/3 cup (lightly packed for streusel)
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (for streusel)
ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon (for streusel)
unsalted butter
1/4 lb (melted for streusel)
all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups (for cake batter)
unsalted butter
6 tablespoons (at room temperature for cake batter)
granulated sugar
3/4 cup (for cake batter)
extra-large eggs
2 (at room temperature for cake batter)
pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (for cake batter)
grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon (for cake batter)
sour cream
2/3 cup (for cake batter)
all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (for cake batter)
baking powder
1 teaspoon (for cake batter)
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (for cake batter)
kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon (for cake batter)
fresh blueberries
1 cup (for cake batter)
confectioners' sugar
to taste (for dusting before serving)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Decadent Blueberry Crumb Cake?
It is a moist and buttery cake studded with fresh blueberries and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel.
Who inspired this recipe?
This recipe is inspired by the iconic Barefoot Contessa recipe.
What is the texture of the cake?
The cake is described as moist and buttery with a tender crumb.
What type of topping is on the cake?
The cake is topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel.
When is the best time to serve this cake?
It is a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
How should the cake be served?
It can be served warm or at room temperature.
How do you finish the cake for an elegant presentation?
Dust the cake with confectioners' sugar for an elegant finish before serving.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
The recipe contains 18 ingredients in total.
What kind of blueberries are required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of fresh blueberries.
What ingredients are in the streusel topping?
The streusel includes granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and melted unsalted butter.
How much granulated sugar is used in the streusel?
The streusel requires 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
What type of brown sugar is used for the topping?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of lightly packed light brown sugar.
What spices are used in the streusel?
The streusel is flavored with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
How is the butter prepared for the streusel?
For the streusel, 1/4 lb of unsalted butter should be melted.
What kind of flour is used in this recipe?
All-purpose flour is used for both the cake batter and the streusel.
How much butter goes into the cake batter?
The cake batter requires 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
What temperature should the butter be for the cake batter?
The butter for the cake batter should be at room temperature.
How much granulated sugar is in the cake batter?
There is 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in the cake batter.
What type of eggs does the recipe call for?
The recipe calls for 2 extra-large eggs.
Should the eggs be at room temperature?
Yes, the eggs should be at room temperature for the cake batter.
What type of vanilla is used?
The recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Is there citrus flavor in the cake?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of grated lemon zest is included in the cake batter.
What dairy product makes the cake moist?
The recipe uses 2/3 cup of sour cream in the batter.
Does the recipe use baking powder?
Yes, it uses 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Does the recipe use baking soda?
Yes, it uses 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
What type of salt is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
When should I dust the cake with confectioners' sugar?
Dust with confectioners' sugar to taste just before serving.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include blueberry, crumb cake, dessert, breakfast, brunch, baking, buttery, and comfort food.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is categorized under comfort food.
What makes the crumb tender?
The combination of sour cream and room temperature butter helps create the tender crumb.