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Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Cake
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5 from 4 votes

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Cake

Loaded with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, this simple breakfast cake is a great way to start any morning.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries washed and dried
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, beat the butter, lemon zest and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine. In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour; set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, the baking powder and the salt. Stir half the flour mixture into the the butter mixture, followed by all of the buttermilk.
  • Add the remaining flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g