Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

9 servings

Updated: Sep. 03, 2023
I've received many rave reviews for this tender coffee cake that's chock-full of blueberries and sliced almonds. Since it's not overly sweet, it's just the thing for breakfast or a light dessert. -Brenda Carr, Houston, Texas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and extracts until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in 2/3 cup blueberries.
  2. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining blueberries. Combine the almonds, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
buttermilk
To substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 min. Or, use 1 cup plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.
Blueberries
If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 179 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.