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The Best Blueberry Muffin Cake

Loaded with plump blueberries and topped with a sweet crumb topping, this blueberry muffin cake will become a family favorite!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 1 cake

Equipment

  • 1 9 inch Springform pan

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen

Crumb topping ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature

Glaze ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Generously spray a 9-inch Springform pan with non-stick spray.
  • Combine all the crumb topping ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix.  Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together all the cake dry cake ingredients. Add egg, butter and milk. Continue mixing until mostly smooth. The batter will be thick.
  • Fold in blueberries.
  • Add the cake batter to the pan and spread evenly. Top cake batter with crumb topping.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle the glaze on top of the cake. Enjoy!

Notes

If using frozen blueberries, they are best when completely frozen. Rinse and dry those frozen blueberries completely before using.
 
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