Blueberry Cake Bar

Blueberry Cake Bar

A Blueberry Cake Bar is a soft, cake-like treat packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a crumbly layer. Here’s a recipe to make moist, delicious blueberry cake bars:

Ingredients:

Cake Layer:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Crumb Topping:

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Make the Crumb Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
   • Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
   • Mix in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until combined.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
4. Assemble the Bars:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
   • Gently fold in the blueberries.
   • Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
5. Bake:
   • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow to cool in the pan, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out and cut into squares.

These cake bars are fantastic for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!