Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

How to make Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

This sour cream blueberry coffee cake is one really delicious Sunday coffee cake! I have no idea where I got this recipe from but it was about thirty years ago and has been a family favorite since. The bake time is a bit longer if you’re using frozen berries.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups white sugar

2 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 ⅝ cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

1 cup blueberries, fresh

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

½ cup chopped pecans

1 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9” Bundt pan.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in blueberries. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan.

In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan. Spoon remaining batter over the top, and then sprinkle the remaining pecan mixture over.

Use a knife or thin spatula to swirl the sugar layer into the cake.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean. Cool the pan over a wire rack.

Invert onto a serving plate, and tap firmly to remove from the pan. Dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh ones?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries in this recipe. Keep in mind that the bake time might be a bit longer when using frozen berries, so make sure to check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the cake.

Can I substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt?

Yes, you can often substitute sour cream with an equal amount of Greek yogurt in baking recipes.

The texture and flavor might be slightly different, but it should work well in this coffee cake.

Can I use a different type of nut instead of pecans?

Absolutely, you can use other nuts like walnuts, almonds, or even hazelnuts in place of pecans.

Choose a nut that you enjoy or have on hand.

How should I store the leftover coffee cake?

To keep the coffee cake fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

If you need it to last longer, you can refrigerate it for up to a week.

Can I make this coffee cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the batter and assemble the layers ahead of time, then refrigerate it overnight.

Bake it the next morning for a freshly baked coffee cake.

Just keep in mind that refrigeration might alter the texture a bit.