Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Cake
Loaded with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, this simple breakfast cake is a great way to start any morning.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 104kcal
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar divided
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh blueberries washed and dried
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan; set aside.
With an electric mixer, beat the butter, lemon zest and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine. In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour; set aside.
In another medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, the baking powder and the salt. Stir half the flour mixture into the the butter mixture, followed by all of the buttermilk.
Add the remaining flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g