Dessert for breakfast is my new obsession. Last week it was these snack cakes, and now this – the breakfast buckle of my dreams. An empty bed and empty stomach in the morning can lead me to fulfilling indulgences we usually shove aside.
I’m going to be honest with you – this is sweet enough to be a full blown dessert; I understand if you don’t whip this up for breakfast. If you do… ice cream is mandatory. Ice cream is welcome in my early morning life, how about you? When you scoop it, do it generously, and with love. I love big, and scoop big – Â rules to live by.
If you’re wondering what exactly a buckle is; let me explain: a buckle is a single layer cake, baked with fruit, and topped with streusel. It’s essentially a fruit stuffed coffee cake. A fruit stuffed coffee cake!!!! How sexy does that sound? Seriously.
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It’s also the breakfast / dessert of your dreams! A dream that can be made into reality in less than an hour – make it come true!
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Blueberry and Nectarine Buckle– Gourmet Magazine
For the topping:
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
For the batter:
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups blueberries, picked over and rinsed
- 2 nectarines, pitted and cut into 1-inch wedges
Make the topping: In a small bowl blend together the butter, the sugar, the flour, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg until the mixture resembles coarse meal and chill the topping while making the batter.
Make the batter: In a small bowl with an electric mixer cream together the butter and the sugar and beat in the vanilla. In a small bowl stir together the baking powder, the flour, and the salt, beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture alternately with the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and fold in the blueberries and the nectarines.
Spread the batter in a well-buttered 10-by 2-inch round cake pan or 2-quart baking pan, sprinkle the topping evenly over it and bake the buckle in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean and the topping is crisp and golden. Serve the buckle with whipped cream.
Erwan @TheFatKidInside.com says
i want to lick that spoon!
bakerbynature says
Erwan, the batter tasted so so so good straight off that spoon – guilty!
Cheryl Barker says
A fruity coffee cake sounds like a perfect breakfast. Have never had ice cream for breakfast, though. May have to try it 🙂
bakerbynature says
Cheryl, life is short; eat some ice cream for breakfast – the perfect morning treat!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
The last picture is killing me! It is the dream of the dessert. I feel too guilty to eat this for breakfast but if kids are not around, why not – I’d even eat 2 pieces easily. I love this. Looks/sounds easy…but not sure if I can pull it off with success like yours! But I’m going to bookmark anyway and give it a try before I misplace this recipe. =) Thanks for sharing!
bakerbynature says
Nami, give it a try!! It was really really simple; if I can make it look good… honestly anyone can make it!
Stephanie says
We do breakfast for dinner sometimes, so why not dessert for breakfast? I’m totally down with that! And the blueberry/nectarine combo is so very delicious.
bakerbynature says
That was my exact justification when I began my new dessert for breakfast habit; it’s better to cram the big load of calories in the morning anyhow – more time to burn them off!
Grace @ Balancing Me says
Looks AMAZING as per the usual! I blogged about your curried egg salad – you were right – delicious!
bakerbynature says
GRACE!!! I read your post; you are the sweetest!!!
Kristy says
I’ve never heard of a buckle before…or maybe I have, but I never gave it much thought. I clearly didn’t have this picture in front of me. Now…I’m sold. If could just convince someone to wake me up with this some morning….that would be heaven! 🙂
bakerbynature says
Kristy, the day I find a man to wake me up with a slice of buckle is the day I marry him.
blackbookkitchendiaries says
oh my! that looks very comforting:) i love blueberry buckle and the touch of nectarine in your version sounds heavenly!
bakerbynature says
I’ve actually never had the straight up classic version with just the blueberries, but I really liked the extra sweetness and flavor diversity the nectarine added.
bakerbynature says
Thank you, dear!!! It really did come out amazing; it definitely exceeded my expectations of deliciousness! If you give it a go this week, let me know how you enjoy it.
bakerbynature says
Hey Ira! That’s bummer news; what country are you in? I think this buckle would be just as delicious using apples, pears, plums, or peaches. Let me know if you give it a go with different fruits, please!
Kelly says
OH MY… Absolutely stunning photos and a slice of heaven for sure. Don’t think I could eat it for breakfast but count me in (twice) post dinner 🙂
bakerbynature says
Hi Kelly! I know, it is quite the indulgent breakfast; I’ve been making up with my treadmill this week big time – totally worth it!