Blueberry Buckle

From Alton Brown

Ingredients

  • Topping

  • 3.5 oz sugar

  • 1.5 oz cake flour

  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

  • Cake

  • 9 oz cake flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, left at rooom temperature for 30 minutes

  • 5.25 oz sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • 15 oz fresh blueberries

Directions

  • Make the Topping

  • Combine the sugar, flour and nutmeg in a small bowl, then work in the butter using a fork or pastry blender. Work the mixture until it has a crumb-like texture. Set aside for later.

  • Make the Cake

  • Heat the oven or Smoker to 375 degrees F.

  • Spray a glass baking dish wit non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

  • Beat together the butter and sugar in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Reduce the speed and thouroughyl incorporate the egg. Reduce the speed to low and add one-third of the flour mixture. Once incorporated, add one-third of the milk. Repeat until all ingredients are combined.

  • Gently stir in the blueberries and pour the mixutre into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle on the topping.

  • Bake/grill for 45 minutes or until golden. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.