Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle

 

Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle

Ingredients

For the Buckle

2 cups cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons butter, softened

¾ cup sugar

1 egg

½ cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

For the Streusel Topping

½ cup sugar

⅓ cup cake flour

½ teaspoon cinnamon

4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish and set it aside.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter becomes smooth and creamy.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in alternating portions with the milk, mixing gently after each addition.
Stir only until everything is just incorporated—avoid overmixing.

5. Fold in the Blueberries

Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, taking care not to crush them.

6. Transfer to the Baking Dish

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

7. Make the Streusel Topping

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cake flour, and cinnamon.

Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture forms coarse, crumbly pieces.

Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.

8. Bake the Buckle

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool and Serve

Allow the buckle to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve warm or at room temperature. For an extra indulgent touch, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.