Blueberry Crumb Cake with Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (or 1 packet vanilla sugar)
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil
- 130 g (½ cup) plain yogurt
- 200 g (1⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for coating the berries)
- 250 g (2 cups) fresh blueberries
- 100 g (¾ cup) raspberries (optional)
For the Crumb Topping
- 70 g (5 tbsp) cold unsalted butter
- 100 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
For the Lemon Glaze
- 100 g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
- Fresh lemon juice (added gradually until smooth)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a cake pan.
- Beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the yogurt and vegetable oil, then mix until well combined.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Toss the blueberries (and raspberries, if using) with 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to prevent them from sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Make the Crumb Topping
- In a bowl, combine the cold butter, flour, sugar, and vanilla sugar.
- Rub the mixture together with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze
- Mix the powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice, adding the juice a little at a time until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Enjoy this soft, buttery cake with juicy berries, a crunchy crumb topping, and a refreshing lemon glaze! 🍋🫐