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California Blackberry Crumble Cake with Meyer Lemon

A juicy blackberry and Meyer lemon filling under a buttery, crispy crumble topping makes this blackberry crumble cake a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1
Course: Cake, Crumble, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

For the crumble topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup melted vegan butter or regular butter
For the blackberry filling
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 40 ounces frozen blackberries about 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1 Meyer lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon for the crumble. Pour in the melted vegan butter and stir with a fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cornstarch, and the zest from the Meyer lemon.
  4. Add the frozen blackberries to the flour mixture and toss gently until the berries are evenly coated. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the berry mixture to the prepared baking dish. The berries will mound up high; try to spread them evenly, piling them slightly higher in the center. Press down gently to pack them.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the blackberries. If necessary, carefully place some crumble pieces to avoid spilling over the edge.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let the crumble cake rest for 20 minutes to allow the juices to thicken. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 210mgFiber: 8gSugar: 38g

Notes

For extra crunch, broil the top for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking if not browned enough. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil. Taste the blackberries before adding sugar; if they are very sweet, reduce the sugar slightly. This crumble cake is delicious with vegan vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

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