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 minutesmins
Cook Time: 40 minutesmins
Total Time: 50 minutesmins
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Eggless, Vegetarian
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Ingredients
For The Crumb Topping
¼ cup (50g)brown sugar
¼ cup (50g)granulated sugar
½ cup (60g)all-purpose flour
¼teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼ cup (57g)unsalted and cold butter, cut into cubes
For The Buckle
2 cups (240g)all-purpose flour
1½teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
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
2teaspoonvanilla
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
Measure Precisely: Always use a kitchen scale for consistent results. Too much flour can make the cake dense and dry.
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.
Do Not Overmix: Mix just until combined. Overmixing develops gluten, making the cake tough instead of tender.
Handle Blueberries Gently: Tossing fresh berries in flour helps prevent sinking, but avoid overmixing after adding them.
Cold Butter for Streusel: Cold butter creates a crumbly, bakery-style topping. Warm butter will melt and lose texture.
Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs but no wet batter.