sourdough crumb cake

This sourdough blueberry crumb cake is the perfect treat to make for brunch and weekend breakfasts. With an easy make-ahead topping, browned butter, and a rich sour cream base there's no way you'll pass on a second slice! Don't forget to check out my notes below for best results. Enjoy!
Notes &amp; Tips:

For best results, use leftover 100% hydration starter. Its batter-like texture is the perfect match for this crumb cake. If you’re using a thicker, low hydration starter you will have to add more liquid to the cake batter, such as milk. Otherwise the cake might become too dry.
Weigh your ingredients for best results! Alternatively, be sure to spoon and level the flour into measuring cups to avoid over packing, and thus a denser cake.
When adding the crumble topping and blueberries, make sure to evenly cover the surface of the batter, especially the corners. Otherwise, the batter will puff up in certain spots, which could lead to uneven baking.

Sourdough Blueberry Crumb Cake

blueberries

(50 grams) sugar

(100 grams) light brown sugar

(180 grams) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled

Rounded 1/2 tsp cinnamon (use 1 tsp for more flavor)

fine sea salt

tbsp

tbsp (113 g) salted butter

(200 g) sugar

(120 grams) leftover sourdough starter discard (see note below)

(240 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled

baking powder

tsp baking soda

tsp fine sea salt

(120 grams) sour cream

Preheat the oven to 350 F/176 C. Lightly oil an 8&#215;8-inch pan and line with parchment paper. Smooth the bottom and sides of the pan so the paper is flat.

Add the blueberries to a small bowl. Sift a a tablespoon of powdered sugar over the top and gently toss to combine. This will prevent the berries from sinking into the cake. Set aside.

To make the crumble topping, add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Mix into crumbles using your hands. The butter should be well blended into to the flour; some larger pieces are OK. If using frozen crumble topping, remove it from the freezer now.

In a small skillet, melt the butter until light golden brown around the edges (you are not fully browning the butter). This will only take a few minutes, but do not walk away from the pan- it will burn quickly! Set aside to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, using a stand mixer, beat the sugar, egg, and sourdough starter on medium-low speed, about 1 minute. With the machine running, gradually pour in the warm melted butter.

In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Add to the wet ingredients, and mix on low speed until just combined. You should still see specks of flour in the bowl; do not over mix. Add the sour cream and mix until smooth. This technique will give the cake a soft, velvety texture. The batter will be thick.

Spoon the batter into the pan. In an even layer: scatter 1/2 of the crumbles over the top first, then layer 1/2 of the blueberries on top. Repeat to finish all of the crumbles and blueberries.

Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted (I use a dried piece of spaghetti). For me, 60 minutes is the sweet in a shiny metal pan. Please check at the 55 minute mark to see how things are going.

Dust with powdered sugar if you like, and cut into squares.

This was GORGEOUS and delicious! I browned the butter in a large saucier pan, then let it cool and mixed everything in the one pan. Also used 1.5 cups of frozen berries, rinsed, drained &amp; tossed w a tablespoon of flour (was out of powdered sugar). Baked it in a metal pan for 55 minutes. People told me it was the best coffee cake they’ve ever had! Thank you for this recipe - adding it to my permanent collection. :)

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