Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake – A delicious simple cake studded with blueberries and topped with a light streusel and almonds.
I almost pinch myself on days like this. The birds are chirping. The windows are open. The skies are blue. If only I could multiply by 1,000. But I know that those cold days or rainy days make me appreciate this beauty all the more.
If we were always blessed with sunny skies or perfect health or rosy days we would never be able to truly grasp and appreciate the beauty of life. Because it would be just be ordinary and the usual.
So I appreciate those cold winters simply because I know it makes me much more thankful for spring and summer. I long for these gorgeous days and now I finally get to breathe them in! Hooray for spring and all God’s goodness he provides in the form of beautiful breezes, bulbs popping, birds singing and grasses greening.
It’s just beyond amazing! And when I picture spring I always picture berries. Cool breezes with sweet tea and fruity desserts just take over the top. And I couldn’t wait to share this super simple blueberry almond cake with you.
It’s easy to put together and delightful to serve for brunch or dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries divided
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8 inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, butter and extracts until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in 2/3 cup blueberries.
- Pour into a prepared dish. Top with remaining blueberries. Combine the almonds, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Recipe from: Taste of Home
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
This is such a gorgeous coffee cake, Melanie! Perfect for spring and Mother’s Day too!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
blueberries and almonds are a fabulous combination!! what a lovely coffee cake, Melanie!
CakeSpy says
This looks like the perfect breakfast. I am hunnnnnngry.
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I am loving these spring days too. We had the most beautiful weekend. Got lots of gardening done too! These almond cake is perfect!
Layla @Gimme Delicious says
Yum! What a perfect brunch recipe! 🙂
Melanie says
Thanks Layla!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
We had snow flakes yesterday and this morning 🙁 But I am looking forward to warmer temperatures soon! For now, I will console myself with this coffee cake 🙂
Joanne says
Such a lovely coffee cake! I am obsessed with blueberries at the moment and this would hit the spot.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh this coffee cake looks perfect, Melanie! I love the blueberry and almond flavors. I really wish I had this alongside my cup of coffee right now!
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
these looks like a perfect brunch sweet Mel, I totally agree! Plus I just love the way blueberries photograph 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I’m all for cakes I’m allowed to eat for breakfast! Love this one..sounds delish! Pinned.
Melanie says
Thanks for pinning Rachel!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Melanie, today is our first day of sun after almost 10 days of rain – and my heart is so happy! I think my heart would be happier if I had a piece of this cake – yum!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
What a great way to start the morning!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I am right there with you enjoying the goodness of God through spring. Yay for birds chirping, open windows, and green grass. And yes, those cold, rainy days do make you appreciate the warm, gorgeous days so much more!!! And I am totally loving blueberry and almond together too…I have a bread to share this week with this fun combo 🙂 Great minds think alike!!!