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Eggless Blueberry Buckle

By: Jigna
This Eggless Blueberry Buckle is a soft, moist, and buttery cake packed with fresh blueberries and topped with a crunchy streusel crumb. With a hint of lemon zest and no eggs or mixer needed, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or teatime treat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Eggless, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

For The Crumb Topping

  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted and cold butter, cut into cubes

For The Buckle

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1½ cups (180g) fresh blueberries
  • 6 tablespoon (85g) unsalted butter melted
  • ⅔ cup (140g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Generously grease an 8 X 8 baking pan with oil spray or butter. Set aside.

Making The Crumb Topping

  • Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Add butter cubes and use your fingers to rub the butter into the mixture until it clamps together and resembles wet sand. Set it aside.

Making The Blueberry Buckle

  • Combine flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk well.
  • Gently fold fresh blueberries into the flour mixture. If you use frozen blueberries, do not add them to the flour mixture; instead, add them to the final batter without thawing.
  • Add melted butter, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl. Whisk well until everything is well combined. Add milk and stir well to combine.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet in 2-3 parts and gently mix until combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  • Spread the batter in an even layer in the prepared pan. Top the batter with the crumb topping and lightly press the crumb so it sticks to the batter.
  • Bake for 38-42 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the blueberry buckle cool entirely before slicing.

Storing Suggestions

  • Once the buckle is cooled completely, serve it immediately or store it at room temperature, tightly covered, for 2 days.
  • The leftover Blueberry Buckle, tightly covered, can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Notes

  1. Measure Precisely: Always use a kitchen scale for consistent results. Too much flour can make the cake dense and dry.
  2. Use Full-Fat Sour Cream: This adds richness and ensures a soft, moist crumb. If using yogurt, choose thick, full-fat yogurt for similar results.
  3. Do Not Overmix: Mix just until combined. Overmixing develops gluten, making the cake tough instead of tender.
  4. Handle Blueberries Gently: Tossing fresh berries in flour helps prevent sinking, but avoid overmixing after adding them.
  5. Cold Butter for Streusel: Cold butter creates a crumbly, bakery-style topping. Warm butter will melt and lose texture.
  6. Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs but no wet batter.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 219kcalCarbohydrates : 32gProtein : 3gFat : 9gSaturated Fat : 5gPolyunsaturated Fat : 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat : 2gTrans Fat : 0.3gCholesterol : 24mgSodium : 157mgPotassium : 59mgFiber : 1gSugar : 17gVitamin A : 285IUVitamin C : 2mgCalcium : 48mgIron : 1mg
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