Blueberry Snack Cake

When blueberry season rolls around, we head to our favorite pick-your-own blueberry patch in Bayfield, Wisconsin, and always come home with a trunkful of fresh berries. While most of the berries are destined for the freezer, I reserve several cups of berries to use fresh. I love to use them in blueberry overnight oats and blueberry sour cream pancakes, but my favorite way to use fresh blueberries is in baked goods like this blueberry snack cake. This blueberry dessert is made from simple ingredients and is therefore a breeze to make. You can easily customize the recipe to suit your tastes. Some of my favorite variations include adding a splash of fresh lemon juice or lemon zest, or sprinkling warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg into the batter.

Blueberry Snack Cake Ingredients

• Eggs
• All-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Butter
• Baking powder
• 2% milk
• Fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

Step 1: Bring the egg whites to room temperature and preheat the oven

Place the egg whites in a small bowl and let stand until needed. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Make the batter

In a large bowl, mix the flour and sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture for the topping.

Add the baking powder, milk and egg yolks to the remaining mixture.

Beat until blended.

With clean beaters, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the batter.

Step 3: Bake the cake

Transfer the batter to a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle with blueberries and the reserved topping.

Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

How to Store Blueberry Snack Cake

Leftover blueberry snack cake can be stored at room temperature for three to four days or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also freeze leftover cake: After allowing it to cool completely, wrap it tightly in storage wrap. Place the wrapped cake in a freezer bag or other freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Blueberry Snack Cake Tips

Can you use frozen blueberries to make blueberry snack cake?

Both fresh and frozen blueberries work well in this recipe. You do not to thaw the blueberries before adding them to the batter.

What other types of berries can be used to make this snack cake?

You can replace the blueberries entirely with raspberries, blackberries or chopped strawberries, or you can use a mix of fresh or frozen berries to make this snack cake.

What can you serve with blueberry snack cake?

This versatile blueberry snack cake can be served throughout the day. It’s a great make-ahead brunch recipe that would make a sweet pair with a veggie frittata, hash brown breakfast casserole or breakfast sliders.