Delicious German Blueberry Cake for Every Sweet Occasion

This German Blueberry Cake features a scrumptious homemade blueberry filling layered between a buttery crust and topped with a crunchy streusel.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Cakes

Cuisine: German

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Blueberry Filling

2 cups blueberries fresh or thawed
1/2 cup sugar adjust based on taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest

For the Cake Batter

1 cup butter softened
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar adjust for sweetness
3 large eggs room temperature

For the Streusel Topping

1 cup flour chilled
1/2 cup sugar brown sugar adds deeper taste
1/2 cup butter cold and cubed

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
mixing bowl
Electric mixer
spatula

Method

Steps to Make Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking dish with butter.
Combine blueberries with sugar and lemon zest in a bowl, and set aside.
Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing smooth.
Gradually incorporate the flour until the batter is thick and creamy.
Spread half the batter in the greased dish, add blueberry filling, and dollop remaining batter on top.
Mix flour, sugar, and cubed butter for the streusel topping and sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream or chilled with whipped cream for a gourmet touch.

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