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ellen's smokin' blueberry coffee cake

(3 RATINGS)
137 Pinches 4 Photos
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Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Apr 13, 2014

Voted best new dish of the year by my boyfriend. This coffee cake is sweet, easy and delicious! Adapted from a Betty Crocker recipe.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • CAKE:
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening or butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups fresh blueberies
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon rind, grated

How To Make ellen's smokin' blueberry coffee cake

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour and the cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, stir together all coffee cake ingredients except blueberries; beat with a spoon for 30 seconds. Fold in blueberries. Spread batter into a greased 9" square pan. Sprinkle with topping.
  • Step 3
    Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven on center rack for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, mix all glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over warm coffee cake.
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