Description
Nectarine and Berry Buckle is a tender, moist cake loaded with fresh nectarines and berries, topped with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, served with homemade whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- Topping:
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- Batter:
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 pound nectarines, peeled, sliced, and patted dry
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- Homemade whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
- Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, cream softened butter with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in nectarines and all berries, reserving a few for the top if desired.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with homemade whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure nectarines are dry to prevent a soggy cake.
- You can substitute frozen berries, but thaw and drain them first.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or lemon zest to the batter.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg