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Cozy Brown Sugar Blueberry Buckle Recipe with Easy Streusel Topping

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A quick and easy cozy dessert featuring a tender brown sugar cake base loaded with blueberries and topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. Perfect for last-minute gatherings or comforting weekend treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra cold for streusel
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free milk works too)
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1/3 cup (67 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (43 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp (57 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold 1 1/2 cups blueberries into the batter using a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush the berries.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Cut in 4 tbsp cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly and pea-sized.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let the buckle cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use cold butter for the streusel to keep it crumbly. Fold blueberries gently to avoid crushing. If streusel browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Frozen blueberries can be used but toss lightly in flour first to prevent sinking. Cool before slicing for best texture.

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Keywords: brown sugar, blueberry buckle, streusel topping, quick dessert, cozy dessert, easy baking, blueberry cake

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