blueberry coffee cake

Maple Valley, WA
Updated on Jul 7, 2017

This coffee cake is light and wonderful. The lemon zest adds a subtleness that highlights the sweetness of the blueberries. Our family favorite anytime of year.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • STREUSEL TOPPING
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

How To Make blueberry coffee cake

  • Step 1
    Cream shortening and sugar with eggs, adding one egg at a time. Beat well and add vanilla, flour, zest, blueberries, baking powder, salt, milk.
  • Step 2
    Pour batter into a greased 9 x 9 baking dish.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle streusel topping over the top of batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until center is done. Test with toothpick.

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Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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