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Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

The buttermilk makes Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake moist and fluffy, while the lemon zest makes it bright and flavorful.
Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • zest from one large lemon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, or use 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar mixed together and allowed to stand for 10 minutes

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix butter, lemon zest and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
  • Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with 1/4 cup of the flour.
    blueberries dusted with flour
  • Whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend well. Add all of the buttermilk and blend well. Add the rest of the flour mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the blueberries.
    Add blueberries to the batter.
  • Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. You can also line the baking pan with parchment paper, if desired. Spread the batter in the pan evenly and sprinkle the top with an additional tablespoon of sugar.
  • Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, depending on the size of your baking pan. Use a toothpick to check for doneness. The toothpick should come out clean. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
    Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Notes

What can I substitute for buttermilk?
If you don't have buttermilk on hand for this recipe, it's easy enough to make your own. Pour one cup of milk into a small glass container. Add one tablespoon of white vinegar (or fresh lemon juice). Stir to combine and allow to sit for at least 5-10 minutes. The acidity in the vinegar/lemon will begin to curdle the milk, making buttermilk. If you don’t have any milk on hand, you can also use one cup of plain yogurt as a substitute for the buttermilk.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 273IUCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg