Blueberry Breakfast Cake

I saw this recipe quite some time ago and immediately pinned it. I've made it several times already, so obviously I love it. I did change it up from the original recipe a bit, and it worked out great. It has texture reminiscent of a buttermilk biscuit, and the juicy blueberries and buttermilk help keep it moist and delicious...

Start by creaming together the sugar, lemon zest, cream cheese and butter.



Add the egg and vanilla



and beat until combined. Measure out 1/4 cup of flour, and toss it with the blueberries. (This will help prevent them from falling to the bottom.)



Now combine the remaining flour, salt and baking powder, and add it to the batter in a couple additions, alternating with the buttermilk.



Fold in the blueberries.



Spread the batter in a greased 9 inch pan,



and then sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar.



Bake for 45-50 minutes, and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. (I cooled it completely and it was delicious at room temperature!)

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Blueberry Breakfast Cake

1/4 cup butter, softened
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. lemon zest (or more — about 1 large lemon)
1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour, divided
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 heaping cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup buttermilk

Cream butter and cream cheese with lemon zest and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with 1/4 cup of flour, then whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt.

Add the flour mixture to the batter a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the blueberries.

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. Spread batter into pan. Sprinkle batter with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Serves 9-12.

Recipe Source: Adapted from Alexandra Cooks