Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake

Name: Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 9 servings.
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

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

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.
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.

Editor's Note

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.

Originally published as Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake in Taste of Home February/March 2003

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Ladybucey

Aug 10, 2014

This was very good. I will make it again.
manga

May 16, 2013

Not sure why it's award winning. The whole top is covered with almonds and I just tasted the crunch of almonds. I feel it overpowered the cake.
Rabbs

Apr 1, 2011

This is delicious. I made it for a brunch for my bible study group and everyone loved it. Many wanted the recipe.
colonna

Jun 27, 2010

This was soooooo yummy!! I'm making it again today and it will be gone today too!!
cerine

Apr 23, 2010

Made it few times and it turned out great,almonds give it special flavor..
almalichick

Mar 12, 2010

So simple to put together. My husband and I enjoyed this as it was my first attempt at a coffee cake. Would make it again:)