A Delicious Low-Fat Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe
Love the combination of coffee and blueberries? Then you will love this delicious low-fat blueberry coffee cake recipe. You can enjoy a slice of this cake even on a diet. The cake tastes incredibly moist and flavorful, yet is low in fat.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the 1/2 cup sugar, butter and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the buttermilk and mix until combined. Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking pan.
In a small bowl, mix together the blueberries, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the blueberry mixture evenly over the batter, pressing lightly into the batter. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Nutrition:
This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains 205 calories, 8g fat, 33g carbohydrates, 1.3g fiber and 3.2g protein.
This is a great low-fat option for breakfast or dessert. The blueberries give it a nice tartness and the cinnamon adds a wonderful flavor. The cake is moist and flavorful, but still light enough to not weigh you down. Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea for an indulgent treat without all the guilt!
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