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Blueberry Almond Praline Cake

Blueberry Almond Praline Cake

This soft and fluffy blueberry almond praline cake is bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a crunchy, caramelized almond praline topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy cake is a delightful balance of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors. Serve with a cup of coffee or tea for an indulgent treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Desayuno
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares

Ingredients
  

  • For the Blueberry Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp flour for tossing blueberries
  • For the Almond Praline Topping:
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cake batter:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line an 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream butter and sugar until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add Greek yogurt and egg, mixing until incorporated. Then add milk and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour in a separate bowl, then gently fold into the batter. The batter will be thick.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Make the almond praline topping:
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup, almond extract, flour, and heavy cream.
  • Stir continuously and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns a light caramel color.
  • Remove from heat and fold in sliced almonds.
  • Assemble and bake:
  • Pour the almond praline topping over the cake batter in the pan, spreading evenly.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Slice into 16 squares and serve.