Description
German Blueberry Cake (Blaubeerkuchen) is a simple, buttery cake topped with fresh blueberries and optionally finished with powdered sugar or a light glaze. It’s tender, fruity, and perfect for brunch, dessert, or afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or lemon glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8- or 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest, if using.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Evenly scatter the blueberries over the top, gently pressing them into the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries before using to prevent color bleeding.
- For extra texture, top with a simple crumb made from flour, butter, and sugar before baking.
- Springform pans work great for easier removal and a more elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
