Super moist Blueberry Cake Bars are made with fresh blueberries and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Monday was my little sister’s last day with us. Sunday we threw her a huge party complete with all kinds of yummy food and treats. We invited all of our family that lives close by so they could come visit with Ashley and see here before she left. We had a blast! Later that night, everyone had left and Ashley was looking at her itinerary for Monday when she realized that her flight actually left about four hours later than she thought!!
I know it seems a little ridiculous, but my sister Melissa and I were SO excited to know that we had a few extra hours with our little sis. We immediately started thinking of what we could do and, naturally, all those ideas revolved around food 🙂
We decided on a brunch at my place the following morning. We had fruit salad, sausage, eggs, juice, croissants, cantaloupe soup and this amazing blueberry cake. I cut them up into bars and they were just delicious! I love the taste of fresh blueberries and they really make this cake so incredibly moist!
These bars are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert or anytime in between. I saved some bars for Reece since he was away at Grandma and Grandpa’s house and they were just as delicious several days later. While it was still incredibly difficult to say goodbye to Ashley, it made me feel just a teensy bit better knowing that she had a good meal just before leaving 🙂  I can’t wait for her to come visit again!
Blueberry Cake Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lemon zested
- 2/3 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Topping
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and lemon zest in a mixing bowl.
- Add milk, butter, egg, and vanilla and beat until well blended.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle blueberries on top.
- In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients and toss with a fork until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over blueberries.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Ellen says
Do you think this would work with frozen blueberries? Should I defrost them first?
melanie says
i bought extra blueberries this week to make something with and this looks like the perfect recipe. thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely Melanie!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Kristen Duke says
These sound yummy! I need to try these out pronto!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They’re so easy and super yummy!
Ginger says
I have a ton of blueberries in my freezer…I should totally try this recipe out. 🙂 It looks soooo good!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes you should 🙂 It’s super good Ginger!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes you should 🙂 Do it!
Holli says
I just pulled this out of the oven and took my first bite. Heaven! I’d better watch myself or the pan could disappear very quickly! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh I’m so glad you made them up Holli! Aren’t they delish?? Thanks for stopping by and letting me know 🙂
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
I love blueberry ANYTHING. Totally wishing I had these for brunch tomorrow morning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too Ashley 🙂 I wish I could send some to you!
Kristi says
Yum! I love anything baked with blueberries.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too Kristi! Thanks for stopping by!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Your brunch for your sister sounded so nice, and these bars sound incredible! I can’t get enough blueberries right now.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
We seem to have them in the house at all times right now – not that I’m complaining! I could have blueberries every day 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Marcie!
Tanya says
There’s nothing like sisters Trish! These blueberries look perfect Trish! A fabulous treat to share with family!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I agree Tanya and mine are the best 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
Becki Foster says
Just came over from Tater Tots and Jello! I’m a new follower! Great recipes!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh wow! Thanks Becki! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend 🙂
Jamie @lifelovelemons says
hmmm thinking these need to be made ASAP!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m thinking YES!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
It is so sweet to hear how sweet you and your sisters are! Most plans I make with my family (or anyone!) involve food, so I can totally relate. These bars look delicious. I have a huge container of blueberries in my refrigerator right now, so I might get to try this recipe next week!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I really have missed my little sister so much this past year and was so excited to have her come out for a visit – it was wonderful!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Mmmm. These would be awesome for brunch. Or breakfast. Or…NOW.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally 🙂 Thanks Dorothy!
Jenn says
I would totally love this!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Jenn!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I’m in major blueberry love this season and these cake bars would be right up my alley!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too Averie! They’re just so yummy!