“Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle”

Few desserts capture the sweet, sun-soaked essence of summer quite like a classic blueberry buckle. This beloved treat combines a soft, buttery cake with bursts of juicy blueberries, topped with a crunchy, cinnamon-sprinkled streusel. Every bite feels like sunshine on a plate—ideal for backyard gatherings, relaxed brunches, or any time you want a taste of summer.

Easy to prepare and endlessly delicious, this blueberry buckle is sure to become a family favorite. Here’s everything you need to know to make it.

🫐 Ingredients

Buckle

• Cake flour – 2 cups
• Baking powder – 1 tsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Butter, softened – 4 tbsp
• Sugar – ¾ cup
• Egg – 1
• Whole milk – ½ cup
• Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
• Fresh or frozen blueberries – 3 cups

Streusel Topping

• Sugar – ½ cup
• Cake flour – ⅓ cup
• Cinnamon – ½ tsp
• Cold butter, cubed – 4 tbsp

🍰 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
4. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
7. For the streusel, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cubed butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
8. Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Serve warm or at room temperature, and for an extra treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. One bite, and it’s clear why this buckle isn’t just dessert—it’s a summer tradition.