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barefoot contessa blueberry crumb cake

Barefoot Contessa Blueberry Crumb Cake Recipe

Sharon Brown
You know that feeling when you bite into something so comforting that it instantly takes you back? That’s the magic of a well-made crumb cake.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 545 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 pound 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 extra-large eggs room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (3/4 stick)
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans, and flour. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly. Set aside. Easy as pie—or should I say, cake?
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest. Pour in the sour cream and lemon juice, mixing well until everything is combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful; overmixing can make your cake dense.
  • Gently fold in the blueberries. The trick here is to be patient—this helps maintain the integrity of those juicy berries.
  • Spread the batter in a prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to even it out. Then, crumble the streusel topping over the batter. Prepare to be dazzled as it bakes.
  • Pop the baking pan into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Let it bake for about 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once out of the oven, let the cake cool for about 20 minutes. A quick dusting of confectioners’ sugar will make it look divine.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps them incorporate well, leading to a smoother batter.
  • Don’t Skip the Lemon Zest: It adds brightness that complements the blueberries perfectly.
  • Be Gentle with Blueberries: Overmixing can burst them, turning your batter purple. Fold them in gently.
  • Quality Ingredients Matter: Fresh eggs, real butter, and high-quality vanilla extract will elevate the cake's taste.
  • Check for Doneness Early: Every oven is different. Start checking your cake a few minutes before it's supposed to be done.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal
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