Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake made with a homemade cake batter with fresh blueberries and a sweetened crumb topping baked in my favorite cast iron skillet pan.
Most of the cake recipes I post on the blog start out with a cake mix. However, this recipe is the real deal...it's a homemade, baked from scratch cake recipe!
Check out all my other Easy Dessert Recipes for even more yummy recipes!
This recipe, along with the Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe, are both baked in a cast iron skillet. Baking dessert in a cast iron skillet helps retain heat which ensures even baking.
An added bonus, this blueberry crumb coffee cake served in a cast iron skillet makes a great presentation when serving company.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even served as dessert with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. I know you're going to love this recipe as much as we do.
This is the same crumb topping I use for my Apple Crumb Cake that's so popular here on the site.
Looking for more cast iron skillet recipes? Try my Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, Spinach Bacon Frittata and my new favorite, Pumpkin Coffee Cake.
Table of Contents
- Can you bake a cake in a cast iron skillet?
- How do you keep crumb topping from sinking to batter?
- Can you substitute frozen fruit for fresh?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Quick Tip
- 📋Ingredients
- 🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Batter
- Add the Batter to the Skillet
- Add the Blueberries
- Add the Crumb Topping
- Quick Tip
- ⏲Baking Instructions
- Before You Begin!
- Storage Tips
- Top Tip
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Can you bake a cake in a cast iron skillet?
Yes! Prepare the cake according to the directions but instead of pouring the batter into a prepared cake pan, pour the batter into a well-greased skillet and bake as usual. Baking in cast iron is great because it retains heat and cooks more evenly.
How do you keep crumb topping from sinking to batter?
The cake needs to set quickly to firm up to hold the crumb topping in place. Make sure you have the oven set at the correct temperature. However, if you do find that this is happening a few times, you can easily bake the cake without the crumb topping for about 30 minutes and then pull the cake out of the oven and add the crumb topping.
Can you substitute frozen fruit for fresh?
You can substitute frozen blueberries for the fresh with this recipe. If you were making a muffin recipe or cake recipe where the blueberries are mixed into the batter, you would want to make sure you add the frozen blueberries at the very end of mixing to prevent the juices from discoloring the batter.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Quick Tip
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📋Ingredients
Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!
🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Batter
Step 1: In the bowl of a KitchenAid or electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Alternate adding flour and milk until just combined and smooth, resulting in a thick batter.
Add the Batter to the Skillet
Step 2: Spread 1 tablespoon of cold butter on the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Use a rubber spatula to evenly distribute the mixture in the prepared skillet. Drop the batter into the pan using a large cookie scoop, then spread it around with the rubber spatula.
Add the Blueberries
Step 3: Add the blueberries to the top of the blueberry crumb coffee cake batter.
Add the Crumb Topping
Step 4: Prepare the crumb topping by combining flour and sugar in a small bowl, then cut in the butter until crumbly, similar to making an apple crisp. Sprinkle the topping over the blueberry coffee cake batter just before baking.
Quick Tip
Add ½ cup chopped pecans or chopped walnuts to the crumb topping mixture for added crunch!
⏲Baking Instructions
Step 5: Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Before You Begin!
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Storage Tips
- Store leftover coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Reheat in the microwave 30 seconds if you'd like until warmed through.
Top Tip
- For the crumb topping, make sure the butter is cold.
- To prevent the blueberries from sinking, toss them in a tablespoon of flour.
- If you're looking for a muffin version of this recipe, try my Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping.
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📖 Recipe Card
Blueberry Skillet Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1 tablespoon cold butter on the bottom of a 12 inch cast iron skillet.
- Prepare the crumb topping by combining the flour and sugar in a small bowl. Cut in the butter until crumbly just as you would when making an apple crisp. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside while you prepare the cake batter.
- In the bowl of a KitchenAid fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix well until combined and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary.
- Begin adding the flour and milk in alternating portions. Mix until just combined and smooth.
- Spread the cake batter into the bottom of the prepared cast iron skillet using a rubber spatula.
- Add the blueberries to the top of the cake batter.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping on top of the blueberries.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Donna Reidland says
This sounds amazing! I can't wait to try your recipe!