Description
A delightful coffee cake featuring a balance of sweet blackberries and tangy lemon, perfect for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 12 ounces fresh blackberries, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs for 2 minutes. Add the milk, oil, vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and lemon zest. Blend everything until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Place the blackberries on top and gently swirl them with a knife to create an ‘S’ shape.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool for 10 minutes before releasing it from the pan.
- For the icing, melt butter in a small bowl, add vanilla, and gradually mix in the powdered sugar. Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until smooth. Drizzle it over the cooled cake.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for about a week. Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: coffee cake, blackberry, lemon, dessert, brunch