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Blueberry Crumb Cake

A tender, buttery blueberry cake topped with a crunchy, sweet crumb and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Not overly sweet, it delivers berries in every bite and makes a perfect dessert or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fork

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter:

  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup milk whole milk recommended
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries fresh

Crumb Topping:

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter cold and cubed

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan and set aside. Rinse and drain the blueberries, then toss them with 2 tablespoons of the self-rising flour taken from the measured 2 cups so they are lightly coated.

For the Cake:

  • In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with the granulated sugar until pale and slightly airy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Incorporate the self-rising flour gradually, alternating with small additions of milk, until the batter is smooth and light in texture.
  • Fold the flour-coated blueberries gently into the batter to avoid crushing them. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level the surface.

For the Crumb Topping:

  • Combine the light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cake batter in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan.

For the Glaze:

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  • Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top. Store the cake in a covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.