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A square piece of Blueberry Boy Bait on a clear plate surrounded by blueberries, with a bowl of blueberries and more cake on a separate plate nearby.

Blueberry Boy Bait

Chef Jenn
Blueberry Boy Bait is one of my go-to nostalgic cakes—sweet, simple, and packed with juicy blueberries. No frosting needed and always a hit with my family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Cake

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour about 6 1/2 ounces
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened - ½ cup of butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup blueberries

Topping

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Mix the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture in alternating additions, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Keep the mixer on low speed.
  • Fold in the blueberries gently to avoid breaking them.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the batter.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Use the parchment to lift it out and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Toss blueberries with a little flour before folding them into the batter to keep them from sinking.
  • For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the batter.
  • Don’t overmix once the flour is added—this keeps the cake tender.
  • This recipe works well with frozen blueberries too—no need to thaw first.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 406IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword blueberry boy bait, blueberry coffee cake, buttery blueberry cake, classic blueberry dessert, vintage dessert recipe
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