This is a very wet week here in Minnesota. The mornings are cloudy and foggy and it’s been raining the past several days. I am glad the dirty snow is melting but all that moisture is making the grounds really soggy and muddy. It is not a pretty sight. This is the kind of weather that makes you want to stay indoors.
Some hot tea and cake would be really nice. The aroma of baking always lift the spirits. Good thing the warmer weather allows for “skinnier” lunches. It also helps to do an additional lap or two on the elliptical machine to work off those extra calories.
A buckle is a coffee cake with a struesel or crumb topping. This is a classic recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. I have added two very ripe bananas sitting on my counter and they combined really well with the blueberries.
Blueberry Banana Buckle
2 cups all-purpose flour
2½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) butter
¾ cup sugar
1 large egg
⅔ cup milk
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup blueberries
Topping
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
½ tsp cinnamon
Grease a square 9″x9″ pan. In a medium size bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder , and salt. Mix well. Pre-heat oven to 350˚F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add mashed bananas and continue to beat until combined. Add flour mixture in two parts alternating with milk until smooth. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Spread out batter with a spatula as it is pretty thick. Sprinkle with blueberries.
Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Using a fork, mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over blueberries. Bake for 1 hour. Serve warm.
Looking forward to brighter, beautiful days. In the mean time, I’ll just have to enjoy this…..
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day!
Such a delicious treat, very yummy with blueberries and bananas!
blueberries and bananas I love it..great recipe
sweetlife
I love the combo of banana and blueberry! So yummy. And just perfect with a cup of tea. I made a coffeecake very similar last weekend when it was snowing. We must of had a mind meld!
Wow! I think this sounds like an unbelievable combo! Thank you so much for your well wishes for my son! PS I just bookmarked this to make very soon!
5 Star Foodie – Thanks! The combo turned out better than expected.
Sweetlife – Thanks for visiting! I hope you return often 🙂
Cinnamon Girl – Been baking and drinking lots of tea. Can't wait for sunny days again…..
Kathleen – You are most welcomed. Can't believe your youngest son is so grown! Love your blog, recipes, and great pix.
A buckle and tea, you got a friend over here. This looks so yummy, cakey and crumbly!
It's 4 in the afternoon and my blood sugar has dipped to my ankles! *Tries to reach into screen* Damn! Those look good enough to cause hallucinations 😉 Bananas, blueberries and cinnamon streusel – killer combo Biren!
That's a healthy cake. I love anything with banana. It gives beautiful flavour and natural sweetness.
marla{family fresh cooking} – Thanks for visiting. It will be great to get together for some tea and cakes 🙂
denise@quickies on the dinner table – Thanks Denise! Would love to send a slice your way. Food always taste so much better when shared.
MaryMoh – I like bananas too and usually have some at home. They make such good snacks and give baked goods such great flavor.