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Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake

4.64 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch pan and set aside.  In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter, lemon zest, and sugar.  Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 and 3/4 cup flour, salt and baking powder.  Toss the blueberries in the remaining 1/4 cup flour.
  • Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture a little at a time alternating with the buttermilk until combined.  Gently fold in the blueberries.  
  • Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.  Sprinkle with coarse sugar.  Bake for 35-40 minutes or until it is cooked through and toothpick is clean.  Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.  

Notes

Recipe inspired by Tip Hero