Want more of my brunch favorites? Try these Strawberry Crepes, French Toast Casserole, Banana Bundt Cake, or Easy Homemade Scones! Anytime is a good time for Blueberry Coffee Cake and this recipe is so good that it’s my go-to for entertaining and I especially love it served at a brunch event, like a bridal or baby shower. The berries add a delicious and bright component, but I also love this apple coffee cake and sour cream coffee cake!
How to make Blueberry Coffee Cake:
Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream sugar and shortening together in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla until combined. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Finish Batter: Add to creamed mixture and then stir in blueberries (batter will be thick). Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Streusel Topping: Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top of the batter in the pan. Bake at 375ºF for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving. Serve this blueberry streusel coffee cake with coffee, tea, or even with a scoop of ice cream! Make sure to try my Apple Coffee Cake, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, and Strawberry Coffee Cake!
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make the batter as instructed and pour in prepared pan. Cover and store in refrigerator for a few hours up to overnight. Remove from refrigerator and let stand 30 minutes before adding the streusel topping and baking. To Freeze: Allow cake to cool completely, then wrap thoroughly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Recipe Variations:
Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake: Add 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon zest into the batter. Sour Cream Blueberry Coffee Cake: Substitute half of the amount of milk for sour cream. Buttermilk Blueberry Coffee Cake: Substitute half of the amount of milk for buttermilk. Shortening: Butter could be substituted instead of shortening. I like how soft and tender the shortening makes the cake. Berries: Swap out the blueberries for any kind of berry! Blueberry Muffins
More Blueberry Recipes:
Blueberry Cobbler Blueberry Pie Lemon Blueberry Bread Lemon Blueberry Rolls Lemon Blueberry Pancakes Blueberry Muffins Blintzes Mixed Green Salad with Berries Triple Berry Pie
I originally shared this recipe July 2021. Updated June 2023.
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