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A square piece of blueberry boy bait sits on a clear plate, surrounded by fresh blueberries, next to a blue and white striped cloth.
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Blueberry Boy Bait Recipe

Blueberry boy bait is an old recipe box cake made with fresh or frozen blueberries and topped with a cracked cinnamon-sugar crust instead of frosting. It bakes in one pan in under an hour and travels well for potlucks, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry boy bait, blueberry boy bait recipe, cinnamon sugar blueberry cake, easy blueberry snack cake, old fashioned blueberry cake
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1 stick, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square metal pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  • On low speed, add the dry mixture and buttermilk in alternating additions, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
  • Toss blueberries with a spoonful of the dry mix, then fold into the batter.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Combine topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Toss the blueberries in a spoonful of the dry mix before folding them in. This is what keeps them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
  • Stop mixing as soon as the dry ingredients disappear into the batter. Overmixing here is what turns a tender cake into a dense one.
  • Frozen blueberries go in straight from the freezer, no need to thaw first.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg