Easy Blueberry Buckle Recipe: How to Make Blueberry Buckle

For the streusel topping:

• ¾ cup toasted, chopped pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup dark or light brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For the blueberry cake batter:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup buttermilk, yogurt, or sour cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 2 pints fresh blueberries

Make the streusel topping:

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

2. 2

   Add the butter and squeeze it together with your fingertips until it’s evenly distributed and forms a loose, crumbly texture. Set the mixture aside.

Make the blueberry cake:

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a 10-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Place a parchment paper circle on the bottom of the pan and set it aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until combined.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix until the batter is smooth.

6. 6

   Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the blueberries into the batter, taking care to keep the fruit intact as much as possible.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan in an even layer and sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.

8. 8

   Bake until the streusel is golden and firm, approximately 45–55 minutes. Test the cake’s readiness with a toothpick; it will come out clean if it’s cooked through.

9. 9

   Let the cake cool completely before serving or storing it in an airtight container or ziptop bag.

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