Wild Blueberry Bliss Streusel Coffee Cake

Wild Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 9 servings

Description:

This delightful Wild Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake brings a bite of wild berries into a classic treat. Perfectly complemented with a hint of lemon juice, this recipe, originating from the Maine Department of Agriculture, is a must-try for any baking enthusiast.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar (for streusel)
• 2 cups wild blueberries (or cultivated, with 1/2 tsp lemon juice)

For Streusel:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

2. Prepare the Streusel:

   • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and cubed cold butter.
   • Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Stir in chopped walnuts. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Cake Batter:

   • In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

4. Add Blueberries:

   • Gently fold in the wild blueberries (or cultivated berries tossed with lemon juice) until evenly distributed.

5. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and melted butter until well combined.

6. Combine Ingredients:

   • Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

7. Assemble the Cake:

   • Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
   • Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter in the pan.

8. Layer Again:

   • Carefully spread the remaining batter over the streusel layer.
   • Top with the remaining streusel mixture.
   • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the top.

9. Bake:

   • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool and Serve:

    • Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.
    • Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
    • For an extra treat, serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

This Wild Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. Enjoy the burst of wild berry flavor and the comforting crunch of the streusel topping in every bite!