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Light Blueberry Walnut Coffee Cake

Light Blueberry Walnut Coffee Cake

Welcome to my kitchen, where culinary delights come to life! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you my beloved recipe for Light Blueberry Walnut Coffee Cake. As an experienced chef and food blogger, I've carefully crafted this recipe to bring you a delightful morning treat that's both light and bursting with flavor. Join me on this culinary journey as we explore the perfect balance of juicy blueberries, crunchy walnuts, and tender cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this easy-to-make coffee cake will surely impress your loved ones. So, let's preheat our ovens and dive into the sweet and tangy world of blueberry bliss!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Calories: 179
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup ow-fat buttermilk (or 2/3 cup milk with 2 teaspoons vinegar stirred in)
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon  powdered sugar (optional)

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 separate bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly coat 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, lemon peel, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in large bowl and stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg and oil and whisk together to blend. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries and spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the walnuts (if using).
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean). Remove the cake to a wire rack and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar (if desired), and cutting. Serve cake warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

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