Welcome to the second annual brunch week hosted by Terri of Love and Confections and Susan of The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen! Join us May 5th through 11th while we celebrate the deliciousness of brunch and to prepare for Mother’s Day and summer brunching season. We have 32 bloggers bringing you their best brunch game, from cocktails to eggs benedict to donuts, there is something for everything this week. Our amazing sponsors have donated some great prizes for a gigantic giveaway, please visit them all for more information.
Today I made a Blueberry Coffee Cake. This cake is so versatile, you can have it for breakfast with coffee. The leftovers , if there are any can be used later as dessert. Blueberries are very tasty and very good for you. They are full of antioxidants and lots of vitamins.
Blueberry Coffee Cake
Ingredients:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 stick butter melted
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
6 tablespoons room temperature butter
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2/3 cups yogurt
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup blueberries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a tube pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In a small bowl combine both sugars, apple pie spice, butter, and flour. Mix thoroughly, it will look like wet sand. Set aside.This will be the streusel part of the cake
Meanwhile cream the butter and white sugar in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until completely incorporated. Add the vanilla, lemon zest and yogurt and combine until blended.
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture on a low setting, just enough to moisten. Fold in berries. Spoon into pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle stuesel on top and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
Cool completely before serving.
Here are all the fabulous brunch dishes shared by my friends today.
Brunch Beverages:
- Mother’s Tea from The Vintage Cook
- Strawberry-Rhubarb Shrub from Healthy.Delicious.
- Smoky Chipotle Bloody Mary from Sarcastic Cooking
- Elderberry Whiskey Peach Smash from {i love} my disorganized life
- Moscato Mojitos from Real Housemoms
Brunch Eggs:
- Duck Hash from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Cracked Crab Artichoke Benedict from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Pancetta and Veggie Breakfast Skillet from Eat Your Heart Out
Brunch Mains:
- Spinach, Apple & Chicken Salad from White Lights on Wednesday
Brunch Breads:
- French Toast Bake with Peaches and Almond Streusel from Food Faith Fitness
- Mini Carrot Cake Pancake Stacks from Neighborfood
- Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies from The Spiffy Cookie
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oatmeal from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Croque Madame Waffle from Hip Foodie Mom
- Vanilla Chai Quick Bread from Savvy Eats
- Blueberry Coffee Cake from My Catholic Kitchen
- DIY Instant Oatmeal Bar from The Kitchen Prep
Brunch Fruit and Sides:
- Lemon Blueberry Parfait from Love and Confections
- Berry Mint Salad from Cooking In Stilettos
Brunch Desserts:
- Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Cookies from Hungry Couple
- Lemon Curd Mousse Sugar Cookie Cups from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Bob’s Red Mill is giving one lucky winner a variety of flours, baking mixes, grains, a cookbook, Bob’s Red Mill tote bag, whisk, spatula, scale and Bob’s Red Mill gift card.
About Bob’s Red Mill: Trust, honesty and integrity. The three principles their business is built on. Their packaging is a great example of this commitment: clear bags that let you see the high quality of every one of their products. By producing the very best in whole grain foods, they are able to fulfill their commitment to help look after more and more people through better nutrition.
Prize #2:
OXO is giving one lucky winner a prize pack containing the following OXO tools to host a successful brunch, Egg Beater, Flip & Fold Omelet Turner, 3-in-1 Egg Separator, Batter Dispenser, Mini Silicone Flexible Pancake Turner, Batter Bowl, Medium Silicone Spatula, 4 piece Mini Measuring Beaker Set, Muddler, Angled Measuring Jigger.
About OXO: OXO’s mission is dedicated to providing innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier.
Prize #3:
California Walnuts is giving one lucky winner a 14 cup Cuisinart Food Processor.
About California Walnuts: The California Walnut Board was established in 1948 to represent the walnut growers and handlers of California. The board is funded by mandatory assessment of the handers and the California Walnut Commission, established in 1987 is funded by mandatory assessments of the growers.
Prize#4: Grimmway Farms is giving one lucky winner a 5-speed, 5 attachment Kitchenaid Immersion Blender. Perfect to chop and shred fresh carrots, whip up a smoothie or blend a carrot soup. Some fresh carrots will be included to practice with.
About Grimmway Farms: The story of Grimmway began in 1968, when brothers Rod and Bob Grimm set up a roadside produce stand and planted that would blossom into today’s Grimmway Farms. Grimmway has become one of the largest growers, producers and shippers of fresh and processed carrots in the world. They are the leading supplier of organic produce with 75+ organic product offerings.
Prize #5:
Baloian Farms is giving one lucky winner a Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 13” Wok, plus some fresh veggies to practice with.
About Baloian Farms: Since, 1917, Baloian Farms, a family operated business which includes 4 generations of Baloian leadership, has been growing premium fresh fruit and vegetables. Today, Baloian Farms has become one of the largest growers, producers and shippers of fresh bell peppers on the West coast.
Prize #6:
Woot Froot is giving one lucky winner a Nostalgia Electrics Margarita Maker. Perfect for brunch drinks or slushies during the summer. They will also be sending some freshly sliced, peaches and nectarines to practice with.
About Woot Froot: The story of Woot Froot begins 25 years ago, when owner Kim & Eric Gaarde began their careers in the peach and nectarine business working for farmers. They learned the business and were content, but one day a simple question changed it all. “Why isn’t anybody doing fresh-cut peaches and nectarines?” People told Kim it was impossible and she didn’t accept the answer, so she left her job and started her own R&D company to find out. After many years of research and, trial and error Woot Froot freshly cut peaches and nectarines were created!
Prize #7:
Dixie Crystals | Pure Cane Sugar is giving one lucky winner an assortment of sugar and a branded apron to wear while cooking their brunch week recipes.
About Dixie Crystals: Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. Our pure cane sugar products are all natural, non-GMO and provide consistently delicious results.
Prize #8:
Whole Foods Orlando is giving two lucky winners gifts baskets. The first Morning Mimosa Basket contains: Authentic French Brioche, 365 Everyday Value™ Maple Syrup, 365 Everyday Value™ Organic Cinnamon, a Whisk. Allegro® Breakfast Blend Coffee, a bottle of Prosecco, 365 Everyday Value™ Orange Mango Juice. Whole Foods Market Champagne flutes (2). Micro Plane and a Medium Mixing Bowl. The second Breakfast-in-Bed Basket contains: 365 Everyday Value™ Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 365 Everyday Value™ Pancake Mix, 365 Everyday Value™ Organic Fruit & Nut Granola, a French Press, Allegro® Breakfast Blend Coffee, Friordifrutta™ Wild Lingonberry & Rose Hip Fruit Spread, Allegro® Organic Breakfast Blend Tea, Allegro® Organic Northwest Minty Green Tea, Allegro® Coffee Cup, a Mixing Bowl and a Whisk.
Bonne Maman is giving five lucky winners a jams and jellies prize pack.
About Bonne Maman: Bonne Maman Preserves and Jellies, produced in France, are all-natural, with no artificial coloring, no high fructose corn syrup or no preservatives added. Everything in Bonne Maman Preserves and Jellies could easily be found in your Grandmother’s kitchen cabinet.
Peace be with you,
Veronica
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