Amish Blueberry Coffeecake Recipe

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffeecake

This Amish recipe for blueberry coffeecake with cream cheese creates a luscious and delightfully moist and dense crumb. With each bite, you'll experience a harmonious blend of succulent blueberries bursting with sweetness, perfectly complemented by the creamy essence of the cream cheese. Topped with a light streusel, it achieves sheer perfection!

Whether you savor it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, this exquisite cake pairs flawlessly with a cup of coffee or tea, making any time of day a moment to relish in its deliciousness.

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together ¼ cup softened butter and ⅔ cup sugar.
3. Add Egg:
   • Add 1 large egg and mix well.
4. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with ½ cup whole milk.
   • Mix just to combine.
6. Add Cream Cheese and Blueberries:
   • Cut 3-4 ounces of cream cheese into tiny cubes.
   • Toss 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) with 2 tablespoons flour.
   • Stir the cream cheese cubes and floured blueberries into the batter. (The batter will be thick.)
7. Prepare Baking Dish:
   • Spread the batter into a greased 8 or 9-inch square baking dish.
8. Make Streusel Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
   • Crumble 1 tablespoon of cold butter into the mixture to create fine crumbs.
   • Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the batter.
9. Bake:
   • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs.
10. Cool and Store:
    • Allow the coffee cake to cool.
    • Store in an airtight container. This coffee cake is best served at room temperature.
    • Refrigerate after one day or freeze for longer storage.

Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake

In this recipe, we only add a small amount of streusel topping to our coffee cake. And I find it to be the perfect amount.

However, if you're a fan of extra streusel goodness, feel free to double the quantity. And if desired, you could include some chopped pecans or sliced almonds for an added crunch as well.

Feel free to tailor this streusel blueberry coffeecake to your taste preferences and make it truly yours.

Blueberries

Blueberries are an incredible fruit that can be enjoyed in various delightful ways. They make an excellent snack and can be added to fruit salad, yogurt, baked goods like this coffee cake, and blueberry pie. They enhance the flavor of any dish they're included in.

Apart from being delicious, blueberries are also known as a superfood since they offer numerous health benefits due to their high antioxidant content.

So whether enjoyed fresh or in various culinary creations such as this Amish coffeecake, blueberries are a nutritious and versatile fruit worth incorporating into your diet.

Storage

You can store your blueberry breakfast cake in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. However, due to its high moisture content, it goes bad quickly when left in a warm humid environment.

When stored in the refrigerator, it will be good for up to a week. And if you prefer it warm, you can always heat it in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds before enjoying it.

You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Why is it Called Coffeecake?

The term "coffeecake" can be misleading since this cake doesn't contain coffee in its ingredients. While some variations of coffee cakes may incorporate coffee flavors, the majority of them don't.

Instead, the name originated from the tradition of enjoying this cake alongside a cup of coffee during breaks or as a companion to coffee-drinking occasions. Therefore, the term "coffeecake" primarily reflects its historical association with being paired with coffee.

And believe me, this fantastic Amish blueberry coffee cake is an absolute delight when enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee.

But hey, no need to fret if coffee isn't your thing. This cake is just as perfect with a comforting cup of tea or even all by itself. So go ahead and indulge in this marvelous creation, accompanied by your beverage of choice, or simply savor its deliciousness on its own.

Blackberry Coffeecake

While this delightful recipe showcases the use of blueberries, you can easily swap them with other berries, such as blackberries, mulberries, or raspberries.

Since these four berries work basically the same, you can create different flavor profiles with whatever berries you have on hand. So if you have lots of wild blackberries, make a blackberry coffeecake. Or if you have a tree loaded with mulberries, you can use them as well.

This cream cheese coffee cake will be incredible no matter what kind of berries you add.

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