Name: Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup coconut oil, melted; ¾ cup brown sugar; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup coconut oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; ½ cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Zest of one lemon (about 1 teaspoon); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups fresh blueberries

This Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake is a lovely, summery twist on the classic morning treat! With bright lemon and fresh, plump blueberries and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar streusel on top it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser!

A piece of blueberry coffee cake on a white rimmed plate with a gold toned fork to the left.

Cake for Breakfast!

Let’s eat cake for breakfast! Upgrade your weekend brunch or afternoon sweet-tooth craving with this Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake. It tastes decadent, but it’s made a little lighter with the addition of Greek yogurt and tons of fresh flavors like lemon, vanilla, and coconut oil! You won’t even miss the butter with all of the deliciousness going on here.

A slice of blueberry coffee cake on a spatula.

Fancy and So Easy

Prepare to be hooked on this perfectly sweet and fluffy addition to your morning mug of hot coffee. This blueberry coffee cake recipe may look and taste fancy, but it comes together so easily. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up this batter – the hardest part is waiting for it to bake!

Bold Blueberry Flavor

The real star of this recipe is the fresh blueberries that burst all throughout the cake as it bakes, so you get some bold blueberry flavor inside each bite. The zest and juice from the lemon also complements this nicely.

All of the bright, fruity twists make this cake absolute perfection during the summer. If you don’t have fresh blueberries on hand, frozen should work as well! Just make sure to stir them in straight out of the freezer so that they hold their shape.

As if the cake itself weren’t enough, you can’t skip out on the yummy topping. The cinnamon-sugar streusel provides a nice, sweet and crunchy contrast to the soft and tender cake underneath.

Three pieces of blueberry coffee cake on a white rimmed plates with a gold toned fork to the left arranged on a white marble counter.

Fresh or Frozen Blueberries?

I prefer to bake with fresh blueberries, but frozen berries work well, too! Here are a few tips to baking with frozen blueberries.

You don’t have to thaw frozen blueberries before baking. But if you do, follow these steps for best results.

Place frozen blueberries in a colander in the sink or over a bowl, if you want to collect the juice.
Allow to thaw completely.
Once thawed, place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
Pat dry with paper towels.

Toss frozen or thawed blueberries in a bit of flour. The flour helps berries stay suspended in the batter and prevents them from sinking to the bottom of your muffins. It can also help with any excess moisture that may come off frozen blueberries as they thaw while baking. The flour coating will also prevent the batter from turning bluish-purple.

What Do I Need to Make Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake?

Coconut oi
Brown sugar
All-purpose flour
Ground cinnamon
Granulated sugar
Plain Greek yogurt
Milk
Large eggs
Pure vanilla extract
Fresh lemons
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Kosher salt
Fresh blueberries
9×13-inch baking pan
Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper

Ingredients for Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake in small glass dishes on a white marble counter.

What to Make for a No-Stress Brunch?

Hosting brunch doesn’t have to be stressful! Get started with one (or all!) of these easy-to-make recipes. They’re perfect for brunch. Delicious, flexible favorites whether you’re serving a few friends or a whole crowd.

Sausage Egg Casserole: An easy make-ahead breakfast that reheats in a snap. Protein-packed with eggs, sausage and cheese and loaded with fresh peppers, it’s a delicious way to start the day!
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Blueberry French Toast Casserole: Wake up to a breakfast bursting with fresh berry flavor in every bite with this Blueberry French Toast Casserole. It’s so scrumptious and easy, it’s sure to be a family favorite!
Bagel Board: Hosting Sunday brunch was never so easy! A Bagel Board makes a flexible, creative, and delicious meal. With a variety of fresh toppings and spreads, it offers something yummy for everyone!
Brunch Spread with Friends: Start the morning off surrounded by great friends noshing on this scrumptious Brunch Spread with friends. Made with fresh, delicious ingredients, there’s something everyone will love!
Make-your-own Mimosa Board: This is a brunch must-have! A variety of fresh fruits and juices along with chilled champagne lets everyone have fun mixing their own mimosa. Find all the details for this board in my Beautiful Boards Cookbook.

How to Make Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan as it bakes. Set aside.
Prepare the streusel topping: melt the coconut oil in a medium microwave safe mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon and mix together with a fork until somewhat crumbly. Place the bowl in the fridge while you make the cake batter.
Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the coconut oil and granulated sugar until the sugar starts to dissolve into the coconut oil. Most coconut oil is solid at room temperature, and this is fine! There is no need to melt it.
Add the Greek yogurt and the milk and mix until well combined.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.

Steps to make Greek yogurt blueberry coffee cake.

Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Add in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Mix carefully until dry ingredients are just combined.
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the top of the batter.

A dark baking pan of blueberry coffee cake on a white marble counter.

Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Serve warm or completely cooled.

More Recipes with a Scrumptious Streusel

Maple Cinnamon Streusel Bread: Soft, sweet and cinnamon spiced. With a slight crumb like a muffin and a crumbly streusel top, it’s simply irresistible!
S’mores Streusel Muffins: Muffin loaded with chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers topped with a mound of s’mores streusel. A scrumptious treat that you will want to eat over and over again!
Snickerdoodle Streusel Scones: With an irresistible cinnamon sugar streusel, these scones are so tender and tasty you’ll want to eat one every morning.
Strawberry Streusel Muffins: Refreshingly sweet strawberry muffins with an irresistible crunchy top.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars with Peanut Butter Oat Streusel: They’re a mouthful! A delicious, chewy, chocolatey mouthful.

How to Store Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake

To store leftover coffee cake, let it cool completely and then cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or remove slices of the coffee cake from the pan and place them in an airtight container or plastic bag. The coffee cake will keep for 2-3 days at room temperature or for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

To reheat leftover coffee cake, heat individual portions in the microwave in 30 second intervals until heated through. Of course, there’s nothing quite like a warm slice of cake, but it also tastes yummy chilled!

To freeze the coffee cake, let it cool completely and slice into squares. Wrap each square in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer-safe container or plastic bag to store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, remove a square of coffee cake from the freezer and let defrost at room temperature for a few hours or in the refrigerator overnight.

If you make this Greek Yogurt Blueberry Coffee Cake, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!

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