{"id":"1e7ff89e-ad4d-4bbb-b955-ff28e842a90e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1e7ff89e-ad4d-4bbb-b955-ff28e842a90e","source_url":"https://www.wellmadebykiley.com/blog/brown-butter-blueberry-fritter-cake","title":"Brown Butter Blueberry Fritter Cake","description":"This Brown Butter Blueberry Fritter Cake is basically a blueberry fritter in cake form — soft, fluffy, and incredibly tender with a warm, jammy blueberry flavor in every single bite. The batter is swirled with a warm cinnamon filling and homemade blueberry compote that creates that classic blueberry fritter flavor throughout, finished with a maple vanilla bean glaze that soaks into every layer. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt — this cake is the ultimate cozy dessert you'll want to make on repeat.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8-10 servings","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT50M","total_time":"PT1H40M","image_url":"https://i.imgur.com/EGejyhn.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 cups (400g) wild or regular blueberries, fresh or frozen (I personally used fresh regular blueberries)","item":"wild or regular blueberries, fresh or frozen","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"I personally used fresh regular blueberries","metric_alternate":{"quantity":400,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 tbsp (60g) maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":60,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":30,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract","item":"vanilla bean paste or extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":4,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (120g) light or dark brown sugar","item":"light or dark brown sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tsp (4g) cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":4,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":300,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tsp (8g) baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":8,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tsp (4g) baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":4,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 tsp (3g) salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":3,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tsp (2g) cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":2,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (113g) salted butter","item":"salted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":113,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (110g) light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":110,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":50,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 eggs, at room temperature","item":"eggs","quantity":2,"preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"2 tsp (8g) vanilla bean paste or extract","item":"vanilla bean paste or extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":8,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature","item":"Greek yogurt or sour cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"at room temperature","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature [substitution: 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice mixed with 1/2 tbsp (8ml) apple cider vinegar or lemon juice]","item":"buttermilk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"at room temperature [substitution: 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice mixed with 1/2 tbsp (8ml) apple cider vinegar or lemon juice]","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"3/4 cup (90g) powered sugar","item":"powered sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":90,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tbsp (40g) maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":40,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tbsp (15ml) milk of choice","item":"milk of choice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract","item":"vanilla bean paste or extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":4,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"Large pinch of salt","item":"Large pinch of salt"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Start by preparing the blueberry compote filling first, so it has time to cool. In a large saucepan or pot over medium heat, add the blueberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir to combine."},{"number":2,"text":"Bring mixture to a simmer. Turn heat to medium low and simmer for 10-13 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing the berries just slightly with the back of the spoon as they soften."},{"number":3,"text":"As the mixture thickens, turn the heat to low. You'll notice towards the end of cook time, as you stir, a trail will be left so you can see the bottom of the pan. This is an indication that the compote is done!"},{"number":4,"text":"Remove the compote from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Set aside to cool. I personally like to place the compote into a separate bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming, and place it into the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process."},{"number":5,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 10.5x7.5”, 8x8”, or 9x9” baking dish/pan with butter. Set aside."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the 1/2 cup (113g) of butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow to melt and brown, while stirring continuously (~5-8 minutes). As the butter continues to cook, you’ll notice that it starts to foam up across the surface (after about 2 minutes). Continue cooking, stirring with a spatula, until the milk solids begin to brown (the brown specks at the bottom of the pan) and the color starts to deepen. Once the brown butter reaches a deep golden amber color and smells nutty, remove from the heat and immediately pour into a large bowl. Set aside to cool slightly (about 15-20 minutes), enough so it doesn’t melt the sugars when added."},{"number":7,"text":"Prepare the brown sugar cinnamon filling by mixing together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside."},{"number":8,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside."},{"number":9,"text":"To the bowl with the cooled brown butter, add both of the sugars and whisk to combine."},{"number":10,"text":"Add the eggs and vanilla, and whisk to combine. Then whisk in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and buttermilk until fully incorporated."},{"number":11,"text":"Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet, and use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until just combined and there are no flour streaks (the batter should be thick at this point)."},{"number":12,"text":"Transfer or scoop half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar cinnamon mixture across the surface of the cake batter. Then disperse half of the blueberry compote across the surface, and use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl it around. Repeat this process one more time with the remaining half of the cake batter, spreading it into an even layer. Then finish by sprinkling the remaining brown sugar cinnamon mixture on top, dispersing the remaining blueberry compote over the surface, and gently swirling."},{"number":13,"text":"Place the cake on the middle rack of your oven and bake at 350F for 48-53 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with moist crumbs."},{"number":14,"text":"Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes."},{"number":15,"text":"While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth."},{"number":16,"text":"After the cake has cooled just slightly (you still want it to be warm), drizzle the glaze all over the top."},{"number":17,"text":"Scoop the cake directly from the pan and serve warm with vanilla ice cream for dessert, or a cup of coffee for a cozy breakfast."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T12:40:28.218379+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T12:40:28.218379+00:00"}