Blueberry Breakfast Cake is loaded with fresh blueberries, baked, and poked with holes to be saturated with a warm sugary milk mixture for a super moist and rich cake. Then, it’s dusted with confectioners’ sugar. This type of cake, known as a poke cake, is the perfect way to add flavor and extra moisture to each bite. And, don’t save this cake just for breakfast; it is also a delicious snack or dessert. If you prefer strawberries, check out my Fresh Strawberry Cake.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Blueberries: I used fresh blueberries in the cake as well as for the topping. You could also use frozen blueberries that have been thawed.
Flour: If you prefer a gluten-free cake, substitute a good quality gluten-free flour in place of all-purpose flour in a 1:1 ratio.
Eggs: For best results, be sure the eggs are at room temperature before adding them to the batter. Out of eggs? Try one of my egg substitutes.
Topping: The combination of milk, unsalted butter, and sugar is poured over the baked cake, saturating it, for a super moist crumb and added sweetness. Looking for a dairy-free treat? Simply leave off this milk mixture that is poured on top.
Can I Use a Different Pan?
Sure! If you don’t have a 7-inch springform pan, use an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish. However, if using a larger pan, the cake will not bake up as high and the baking time will need to be decreased. You could also double the recipe if using a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Can I Add Lemon to the Cake?
Yes! If you love the combination of blueberry and lemon, you can easily make this into a blueberry lemon breakfast cake. To add the lemon flavor, simply add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the cake batter. That’s it!
How to Store Blueberry Breakfast Cake
To store this blueberry breakfast cake, first, let it cool completely. Next, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place it in an airtight container or cake carrier. If serving the cake within a day or two, leave it out at room temperature. For longer storage, the cake can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, but if not wrapped properly, the cake can dry out.
Freezing Blueberry Breakfast Cake
To freeze this cake, follow these instructions:
- First, let the cake cool completely.
- Once cool, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil.
- Next, label and date the packaging.
- Finally, place the cake in the freezer to store for up to 2-3 months.
- When ready to enjoy, let the cake thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed), divided
Topping
- ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper, including up the sides, and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
- To a small bowl, add eggs and oil. Stir until well combined.
- Add the eggs and oil mixture to the flour mixture, mixing until combined.
- Set aside ½ cup of blueberries. Fold the rest of the blueberries into the batter until coated.
- Pour the batter into the lined pan and top with the reserved ½ cup of blueberries. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Topping
- In the last few minutes of baking, heat the milk, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter and sugar have fully dissolved.
- Take the cake out of the oven. Insert a skewer into the top, making between 25-30 spaced holes all the way to the bottom.
- Pour the milk mixture over the baked cake, making sure it fills the holes and covers the top.
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the milk mixture to absorb into the cake.
- Dust the cake with confectioners' sugar before serving. Enjoy!
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Can you make this cake with a sugar replacement like Splenda or Truvia?
I would use Truvia before Splenda…Splenda is a Laboratory chemically altered sweetener, which makes it a Chlorinated sweetener… I don’t know about you, but the idea of chlorine in my food is not a good thought…
Truvia has stevia in it which is a natural sweetener
Hi Amanda
Just made this…
Zest and lemon juice ready to go….forget to put them in batter
Can I add to the milk concoction or no ?
Pls 🙏
Or make a glaze with it ?
Sue
Dorothy, yes!! That’s the beauty of sugar substitutes:)
Would I double it for a 9″ or 10″ springform pan?
How long should you bake the cake if you double the recipe and put it in a 9×13” pan?
I’d start checking with a toothpick in the Center from 35 minutes.
It was wonderful. Made it yesterday. Don’t knock how to hashtag though but I have picture I posted on Facebook. Follow your recipes too. I am a fan. You are the beast.
Hi! Can you substitute almond milk for whole milk in the topping?
You could use a nut milk that was creamier. My favorite is Chobani Oat Milk Extra Creamy. Or maybe a nutmilk creamer (for coffee/tea). Be sure it doesn’t have added sugar.
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OMG what a delicious dessert it was easy to make and I can honestly say this is one of the best desserts I have ever tasted it’s loaded with blueberries it’s not too sweet it’s perfect thank you for posting such a delicious amazing dessert
Made it. First time overcooked in my new stove. Second time baked for only 43 minutes. Delicious.
I don’t have a spring form pan what other type pan would be best to use
I made this in a little larger springform pan and didn’t adjust the time. When I opened the oven, it was very brown. I poked it immediately and poured the milk butter mixture over the top. It was still so moist and delicious! Now I have to make it again! Thanks!
Can you make muffins with this recipe
Excellent cake! Whipped this up just before dinner. So easy to make! I made it in an 8X8 glass pan cooked for 45 mins. Came out perfect. Flavour was fantastic! Will definitely be making this again. Always love to try new recipes. Thanks for this one.