Blueberry Sunflower Crumb Cake

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This blueberry streusel crumb is so moist and delicious and perfect with the glaze! Learn More

Prep

20 mins

Bake

20 to 25 mins

Total

40 to 45 mins

Servings

4 Persons

Yield

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Crumb Topping:

  • Ā½ Cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • Ā½ Cup Sunflower Flour
  • Ā½ Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • Ā½ Tsp Salt
  • 1 Stick Cold Butter in Chunks

Cake:

  • 1 Cup Sunflower Flour
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • Ā½ Tsp Salt
  • 1 Stick Softened Butter
  • Ā¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Ā½ Tsp Vanilla
  • 1 Tsp Packed Lemon Zest (or Ā½ Tsp Lemon Extract)
  • Ā¼ Cup Milk
  • Ā¼ Cup Sunflower Oil
  • 2 Cups Fresh Blueberries (Frozen Will Work ā€“ Do NOT Defrost)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees ā€“ Spray a 9 inch square pan with oil
  2. Mix all the crumb topping ingredients by hand, mashing the butter and dry mix into each other until resembling crumbles
  3. set in fridge

For the cake:

  1. Mix flours, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl
  2. In another small bowl, mix milk and oil
  3. In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter and sugar together for 2 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy
  4. Add eggs one at a time, scraping in between, then add vanilla extract and lemon zest
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, turn it on to low, and add liquid
  6. Beat on medium speed for two minutes
  7. Fold in berries, pour into a pan and spread evenly.
  8. Take crumble topping out of the fridge, and crumble evenly over the top of the cake batter
  9. place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean of cake batter
  10. Let cool completely before slicing, serve plain or with powdered sugar on top

John Haight

Former IBMer, John is the Patriarch of the family. Loves to chat up a good story and listen to yours. But donā€™t turn your back, as he might be gone. He has been known to leave without notice. You can often find him driving around delivering our products throughout the Hudson Valley. His partner in crime, Cheryl works for the Wappingers Court system and can sometimes be found accompanying him on deliveries. He has much pride for his family and often refers to his 3 grandchildren, Claudia, Delaney and Colin as his legacy.

Allison Haight

Born and raised on Long Island. Graduated the Culinary Institute of America in 1994. Worked for 20 years in the food and beverage industry including over 10 years for renowned Chef, Bob Kinkead. Starting working for Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils in 2015. Along with her husband Jeff, a title is hard to come by. I am the organizer of the company. I plan on and off premise events as well as run the inside sales. Youā€™ll often find me baking our fresh baked breads. Iā€™m always thinking about whatā€™s next and enjoy coming up with fresh ideas for the company. The best part of my job is working in a Sunflower field with my best friend, the guy with the big black hat.

Jeffrey Haight

Born and raised in the Hudson Valley. Graduated the Culinary Institute of America in 1996. Worked in various notable restaurants and hotels in the Washington DC region, followed by a career in food sales with Chefs Warehouse. Started with Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils in 2017. I am a people person and love to talk to others about our products, their lives and the world around us. I prefer not to have a title. You can find me at the farm producing our products, in a restaurant or retail store talking shop with a Chef or Owner, and on the road delivering. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and product development. Iā€™m the guy with the big black hat.

Traci Haight

- Co-Owner and Nutrition Consultant

Registered Dietitian working for 23 years in the Early Intervention Program optimizing nutrition status of medically fragile children with development delays. Owner of Nutrition Works, Inc., integrative private nutrition practice, serving infants, children and adults since 2004. Nutrition Consultant for Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oil products.

Kevin Haight

- Founder and Co-Owner

Born and raised in the Hudson valley, small business owner for 30 plus years. Dedicated conservation volunteer and advocate for the Arlington Central School District community. Founder of Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils. In charge of farming and oil production. Often found playing on his tractor.