Description
This Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a moist, tangy, and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. The combination of lemon cake mix, fresh blueberries, and creamy sour cream creates a tender crumb, while the optional lemon glaze adds an extra zesty sweetness. Easy to prepare and baked until golden, this coffee cake is sure to delight with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (16.5 ounce) box lemon cake mix
- 3/4 cup cold butter
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Optional
- Your favorite lemon glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Grease a 7 x 11 inch (18 x 28 cm) baking pan thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Cake Crumbs: In a large bowl, add the lemon cake mix and cold butter. Using your fingertips, blend the butter into the cake mix until the mixture forms evenly distributed small crumbs. Reserve 3/4 cup of these crumbs for topping and set aside.
- Create Batter and Assemble: To the remaining crumbs, add the sour cream and eggs. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined. Pour this batter evenly into the prepared pan. Then, sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the batter. Finally, sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the blueberries to create a crumbly topping.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the coffee cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, drizzle your favorite lemon glaze over the top if desired. Cut into 8 slices and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is cold when mixing with the cake mix to achieve a crumbly topping.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries both work well; if using frozen, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- The lemon glaze is optional but adds a lovely, bright flavor that complements the cake.
- Ensure the cake is cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and sliding off.
- Use an electric mixer for smooth batter; hand mixing may result in lumps.
