Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

One of the best parts of our children getting older is the chance they have to step into the kitchen and take over some of the cooking duties. While we are working toward independence with all the kids (I firmly believe they need to have a strong means of keeping their bellies full with homemade food once they leave home), they are having much fun choosing recipes and serving our family by putting together a breakfast once a week.

A current favorite is our Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe. With a yummy crumble topping (my personal favorite) to the combination of blueberries with a little bit of lemon flavor – oh my goodness. Definitely a tasty way to start the day!  Below you’ll find our adapted recipe along with some alternate suggestions for the lemon addition.

Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

adapted from Mennonite Country-Style Recipes 

Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

2016-03-21 19:12:54

Serves 9

With a yummy crumble topping to the combination of blueberries with a little bit of lemon flavor - oh my goodness. Definitely a tasty way to start the day!

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

45 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

45 min

For the cake

1. 1 egg
2. 2/3 cup sugar
3. 1/2 cup coconut oil
4. 1 tsp. vanilla
5. 6 drops lemon vitality oil OR 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
6. 1 1/2 cups flour
7. 2 tsp. baking powder
8. 1/2 tsp. salt
9. 1/2 cup milk
10. 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh) - if frozen, thaw and drain well

For the topping

1. 1/2 cup brown sugar
2. 1/3 cup flour
3. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4. 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) melted butter

Instructions

1. Beat together egg and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in oil, vanilla, and lemon.
2. Sift together dry ingredients and add to egg mixture, alternating with milk until all are mixed.
3. Gently fold in blueberries, careful not to overstir (batter will become tinted blue if stirred too much).
4. Pour into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
5. Combing topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top of the batter.
6. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Best if served warm!

Notes

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By Jolanthe Erb :: Homeschool Creations

Adapted from

Mennonite Country-Style Recipes

Adapted from

Mennonite Country-Style Recipes

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* Lemon Vitality oil can be purchased here. You can also use lemon zest in place of lemon oil.

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