Best 2 Blueberry Pecan Cake Recipes

Blueberry pecan cake is a classic dessert that offers a delightful combination of sweet, juicy blueberries and crunchy pecans, wrapped in a moist and tender cake batter. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or a special celebration. The combination of flavors and textures in this cake is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Baking a blueberry pecan cake from scratch may seem intimidating, but with the right recipe and a few simple steps, you can easily create this delightful dessert in your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect blueberry pecan cake.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BLUEBERRY PECAN CRUNCH CAKE

Blueberry Pecan Crunch Cake image

Topped with coarse Demerara sugar and chopped pecans, this might just be the crunchiest coffee cake you've ever made. It's also one of the easiest, as it's quickly whisked together in just one bowl. Soft, juicy blueberries dot the cinnamon-scented batter, making jammy pockets in the tender crumb. It will keep at room temperature for up to three days, though the topping does lose a little texture the longer it sits. But this cake is so good, its keeping qualities may be beside the point.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories easy, cakes, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups/337 grams sour cream
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 stick), melted and cooled
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups/312 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups/200 grams blueberries
2/3 cup/85 grams chopped pecans (or walnuts or almonds)
2 tablespoons Demerara sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 9-by-9-inch metal pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, butter, eggs, vanilla and salt until everything is well combined. Whisk in sugar. Add the dry ingredients in this order: baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon, whisking well in between additions. Then, whisk in the flour until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
Using a spatula, scrape the batter into the pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with the nuts and Demerara sugar. Bake until the top is golden and puffed, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer the cake to a rack, and let it cool in the pan.

BLUEBERRY PECAN COFFEE CAKE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Blueberry Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by PattiB

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter, at room temperature
2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen and thawed blueberries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray. Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon and pecans. In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, butter and applesauce until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until fully combined. Beat in vanilla and yogurt. Add the flour mixture, in two batches, to wet mixture stirring until jut combined. Spread half the batter into prepared pan. sprinkle half of the sugar-nut mixture over the batter and top with the blueberries. Spoon the rest of the batter into the pan, smoothing the top. sprinkle remaining nut mixture over the cake. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly then unmold onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tips:

Use fresh or frozen blueberries: Fresh blueberries are ideal, but frozen blueberries can also be used. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before adding them to the batter.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.
Use a cream cheese frosting: A cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for blueberry cake. You can find a recipe for cream cheese frosting in the article.

Conclusion:

This blueberry pecan cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy blueberry filling. The pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.