Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What makes coffee cake different from cake? ›

The difference between coffee cake and regular cake is the topping. Coffee cake and regular cake are made with the same ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter and a leavening agent like baking powder. The difference is that instead of frosting on top, coffee cakes have crumble or streusel.

We tested the cake in a bunch of different ways and found that both fresh and frozen blueberries work. The only caveat is, you need to limit yourself to 6 ounces of blueberries. It is so tempting to go over and just load up the batter with more, but it doesn't work out the way that you want it to.

For the most part, NO, you don't need to refrigerate cake… However, if you have FRESH fruit, such as strawberries, pineapple, etc. on the cake or in the icing, it's probably best to refrigerate it - You should set it out (for at least 30 minutes) so that it can become “room temperature,” before you serve it.

Melted butter is key for moist coffee cake, but this dessert tends to get drier over time. If you want to prevent coffee cake from getting stale for as long as possible, storing it in an airtight Tupperware is your best bet.

Its rich, bittersweet flavour adds depth to cakes, cheesecakes, pies, cookies, muffins, loaves, and soufflés. It boosts the chocolatey appeal of Fudge Layer Cake with Chocolate Avocado Icing, Coffee Brownies and soft, fudgy Coffee Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.

2) Add Coffee to Your Cream and Icing

Another way to add zing to a coffee cake recipe is to put more coffee in the cream, the icing and pretty much everything else. Again, you can do so in the form of super-strong liquid coffee if preferred, or go the dry way.

This doesn't have to happen, you know. There's a simple solution. Rinse your frozen blueberries before you use them. A quick rinse can make all the difference.

It should go without saying, but in any situation where your berries are decorative and uncooked you will want to use the freshest berries. This includes cakes, tarts and even your morning yogurt.

If you leave your coffee cake on the counter uncovered, or inadequately covered, it's a big mistake. In general, coffee cake lasts a few days to a week — though it's typically at its softest and sweetest right after it's made. Melted butter is key for moist coffee cake, but this dessert tends to get drier over time.

Freezing can keep coffee cake fresh for up to three months, but it needs to be done right to preserve the flavor and moisture while also preventing freezer burn. Frozen coffee cake should be stored the same way you would at room temperature, by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap or foil, to retain moisture.

Can I leave a fruit cake to cool overnight? ›

Because of their density fruit cakes take a long time to cool down, especially the size you're making so best leave it to completely cool for a few days.

Let me introduce you to the cake soak.

When you do this, the cake integrates moisture and flavor, and the sweetened liquid helps preserve the cake's freshness, so a slice can taste just as delicious a couple days after baking.

It might be meant to be thick or you missed something or put too much of a dry ingredient in. You could just add a little water or milk to loosen it up. You could just bake it see what comes out. If it is very dense try soaking it with a bit of syrup.

Overmixing

Overworking the batter, especially if it contains gluten, will result in a tough, chewy cake. You'll often see the instructions, “mix until just combined,” in cake recipes. This means to stop mixing as soon as you see that all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

It's simply a treat that pairs well with a hot cup of joe. What is this? That means if there is caffeine in your coffee cake, it comes from added ingredients. Most coffee cake recipes use all-purpose flour, which doesn't contain any caffeine.

Curiously, coffee cake contains zero coffee itself. I think (and I am totally speculating here) that it's meant to be served with coffee, sort of in the tradition of tea. My sleuthing on the internet points to origins in German yeasted cakes, but it's not entirely clear.

A coffee cake is a traditional pound cake with a single layer of cinnamon-flavored simple cake with swirls. Contrary to how it's called coffee cake, it doesn't have any coffee ingredients. A coffee cake is a sweet treat with bread-like consistency, texture, and taste served with coffee or tea.

COFFEE v DESSERT PORTIONS? Coffee Portions - are 1/2 the size of a dessert portion i.e. 1" x 1" x the height of the cake. Dessert Portions - are roughly 1" x 2" x the height of the cake. If your event includes a three-course meal, coffee portions are usually ample.