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Classic Blueberry Buckle

Jul 12, 2022 · 35 Comments

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collage image with a side view of blueberry buckle on a small plate with fresh blueberries topped with whipped cream on top, a picture of the full buckle on the bottom with 2 slices missing, and written in the middle are the words "Easy Classic Blueberry Buckle"

A traditional Blueberry Buckle with a soft, moist, and buttery crumbed cake packed with juicy, bright blueberries and topped with a perfectly sweet and crunchy streusel.

Side view of blueberry buckle topped with whipped cream on a small plate with fresh blueberries with more fresh blueberries in the foreground, and the rest of the cake in the dish behind

Classic Blueberry Buckle

One of my favorite party of summer is picking our own fresh blueberries at our local blueberry farm. They are just exponentially better than the ones you can buy at the grocery store, and if you can find a farm near you, get there ASAP!

Then the fun part is, of course, eating them fresh, but also coming up with ways to cook and bake them into something fabulous.  So we went with our traditional, perfect Blueberry Muffins this year, and I also made this Classic Blueberry Buckle Cake recipe, which is to die for.

Moist, rich crumb cake packed with juicy blueberries, and topped with a crumbly, crunchy streusel.  Seriously amazing!

What is a Buckle?

A buckle is basically just another name for a fruit-filled coffee cake. It's a dense, moist cake filled with fruit, and topped with a streusel or crumble.

It's a single layer cake, and since its usually dense (think banana bread) it has a thick batter.

Horizontal image of blueberry buckle topped with whipped cream on a small plate with fresh blueberries scattered around it.

How to Serve Blueberry Buckle

You can serve it however you want, of course! It can be served as coffee cake, dessert, or at a brunch.

You can serve it warm or room temperature; plain, or topped with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

My favorite is a warm blueberry buckle topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Double Check the Size of Your Baking Dish!

I'm adding a note in the recipe, but it's worth mentioning here, too. Make sure your baking dish is actually 9-inches by 9-inches! The cooking time will change dramatically if you are not using the right size pan. (I found this out the hard way when I grabbed the wrong pan!)

If you're using a 9-inch circle or an 8"x8", the cooking time will increase to 60-70 minutes. Also be sure you're using very deep dishes for these smaller sizes!

Do I Have to Use Fresh Blueberries?

Nope! You can use fresh or frozen interchangeably for this recipe. Do not thaw frozen berries for this recipe

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side view of blueberry buckle topped with whipped cream on a small plate with fresh blueberries

Classic Blueberry Buckle

Sweet and tangy combine to make this Classic Blueberry Buckle cake recipe truly amazing, with moist cake, fresh blueberries and a crumbly, crunchy streusel topping.
4.93 from 27 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry Buckle, Blueberry Coffee Cake, Classic Blueberry Buckle
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

For the Blueberry Buckle

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups blueberries fresh or frozen

For the topping

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons butter chilled and cubed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9"x9" baking dish. Set aside
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, beat together sugar and 4 table spoons room temperature butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add about ⅓ of the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Beat on low until combined. Add about ½ of the milk, and mix again until combined. Repeat until all ingredients are added.
  • Fold in blueberries.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Set aside.

For the Topping

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Add remaining butter and cut into dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture has a crumb-like texture (about the size of peas).
  • Sprinkle on top of cake.
  • Bake at 375°F for about 35 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving. (See notes on cooking time variations)

Notes

  • Use a 9"x9" baking dish! (like this one) The cooking time will vary significantly when using a different size. 
  • If using an 8"x8" baking dish or a 9-inch round, make sure it is deep, and adjust the cooking time to 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Note that the outsides will be a bit browner, but it will still taste delicious.
  • Don't have any cake flour? Use this super easy cake flour substitute.
  • Using frozen berries? That's fine, just don't thaw them!
  • Do I have to use whole milk? Whole milk is recommended for richness and texture, but you can use another milk or dairy free substitute, if necessary.
  • The batter will be very thick. Don't worry! That's normal!
  • Storage: Cover leftovers tightly and store at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Freezer Directions - Allow to cool completely. Cover tightly.  Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in June 2016. It has been updated with new tips, photos, and video and republished in July 2020.

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  1. Laura Acuna says

    June 15, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    Yum! I will be making this on the 4th of July! 🙂 Visting from Women with Interntion Wednesdays

    Reply
  2. Karly says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:51 am

    You seriously have me drooling every time I stop by. Love love love this one for breakfast or a fruity dessert!

    Reply
  3. Karly says

    June 18, 2016 at 11:15 am

    This cake looks perfect! Thanks for linkin' up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

    Reply
  4. Kushigalu says

    July 15, 2020 at 9:22 am

    What a delicious dessert to try with berries. Perfect summer treat. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    July 15, 2020 at 9:32 am

    OMG give me a blueberry buckle any day! this looks so good! My mom has blueberry bushes in her yard, farm/home picked blueberries are 100x better than store ones.

    Reply
  6. Pam Greer says

    July 15, 2020 at 9:34 am

    We just picked two more bowls of blueberries from our bushes. I was going to make muffins, but this buckle sounds so much better! Can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  7. veenaazmanov says

    July 15, 2020 at 10:50 am

    This weekend is definitely going to be special with this delicious Blueberry Buckle cake. A treat to my family. They will love it. Thanks for your awesome recipe.

    Reply
  8. Jenn says

    July 15, 2020 at 10:54 am

    I love blueberries and this dessert has my name all over it! It is so easy, so moist, and so delicious. Can't wait to make it again!

    Reply
  9. Jack says

    April 08, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    so delishos i love it

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  10. Michelle says

    April 12, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    I've wanted to make a blueberry buckle for the longest time -- this looks amazing! Can't wait to try it this summer 🙂

    Reply
  11. Agus says

    May 23, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    I've cooked it for almost 50 minutes and the centre was super gooey. the bottom and the topping were almost brown and the middle was still wet. i think it's because the topping wouldn't let the liquids evaporate, but I used the exact amount of ingredients as the recipe said, so its unsettling.

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    • Michelle says

      May 24, 2021 at 10:21 am

      This happened to me when I used a smaller than recommended dish. If the dish is not a 9"x9" square, it will need to be cooked significantly longer. Even with an 8"x8".

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        May 24, 2021 at 10:30 am

        Just jumping back on to say that in the post above, it addresses this issue. For an 8x8, cook time will be 60-70 minutes, which yes, will cause extra browning around top and along edges.

        Reply
  12. Jessica Formicola says

    July 24, 2021 at 10:30 am

    I am obsessed with all things blueberry lately, but this buckle takes the cake (no pun intended!) It's so delicious, I already can't wait to make it again!

    Reply
  13. Melanie Cagle says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:21 am

    Yummy, I had this with my coffee this morning and it was delicious! I actually made them last night, but didn't try them until this morning. I love anything blueberry.
    Thanks for sharing>

    Reply
  14. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:41 am

    This sounds like the perfect cake for me! Blueberries AND a streusel topping? What could be better? This is so delicious.

    Reply
  15. veenaazmanov says

    July 24, 2021 at 12:51 pm

    Blue berries are my all time favorite and this dessert is surely yum. Cant wait to try it for my weekend Tea Time Treat. Delicious..

    Reply
  16. Tara says

    August 01, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Such a beautiful summertime cake! That crumbly texture looks absolutely amazing and I love all that color from the blueberries.

    Reply
  17. Autumn Brooke says

    September 21, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    I don't think I've ever had a buckle before, but now I see that I need to make one. This looks so moist and delicious.

    Reply
  18. Kelley says

    August 12, 2022 at 1:25 pm

    What a beautiful looking buckle! Can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  19. Emily Flint says

    August 12, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    I love blueberry buckle cake and I think using cake flour really made a difference. So good!

    Reply
  20. Alison Saalbach Corey says

    August 12, 2022 at 2:38 pm

    I know my family, especially my kids will love this! It's the perfect dessert!

    Reply
  21. Anjali says

    August 12, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    I love coffee cake and this recipe totally hit the spot! I enjoyed it with my coffee this morning and it was delicious!

    Reply
  22. Nic says

    August 12, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    This was so good! We made it for the 4th of July, and I had to make it again before summer ended. Great recipe!

    Reply
  23. MacKenzie says

    October 04, 2022 at 10:07 pm

    This is delicious! Served warm with vanilla ice cream. Can’t wait to make again.

    Reply
  24. Anjali says

    October 04, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    This dessert looks absolutely delicious!! I can't wait to serve this when we host some extended family at our house next week!

    Reply
  25. Tara says

    October 04, 2022 at 11:02 pm

    Can I just say how fantastic this blueberry cake is? All of the layers and textures blend so beautifully... Will definitely make again!!

    Reply
  26. Natalie says

    October 05, 2022 at 1:19 am

    I always use frozen strawberries for your delicious buckle recipe! So moist and soft, just perfect family dessert, thanks!

    Reply
  27. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    October 28, 2022 at 2:58 pm

    I Made for a gathering and it was a hit, everyone loved it! Will definitely make it again!

    Reply
  28. Caitlin says

    October 28, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Love this recipe so much! So tasty and love the color!

    Reply
  29. Chenee Lewis says

    October 28, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    This blueberry buckle is amazing! I love that crumb topping and all the fresh blueberries!

    Reply
  30. Kristine says

    October 28, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    We LOVED this blueberry buckle! It was literally gone in a day. Great recipe, thank you!

    Reply
  31. Maggie says

    October 28, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    So delicious! My entire family loved it. They can't wait for me to make it again.

    Reply
  32. Renee says

    April 01, 2023 at 2:36 pm

    Can this be doubled and just use a 9x13 pan?

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  33. Mary says

    February 17, 2025 at 7:18 am

    Can I double it to a 9x13 pan? Also I do not have cake flour, can I use regular flour? Will it still be good? I’m making it for my Church.

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