Easy Blueberry Cobbler
This Easy Blueberry Cobbler may not look like a traditional cobbler, but it’s magical and delicious. It’s a layer of blueberries and a layer of cake.
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This homemade blueberry dessert is magical. I say that because you spread the batter into the pan and then scatter blueberries on top. As the cobbler bakes, the blueberries sink to the bottom, just like magic. My fresh blueberry coffee cake has the berries more evenly distributed throughout the cake.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Summer berry recipes are always popular for cookouts and backyard barbecue parties, and blueberries are a popular summer berry.
- Simplicity at Its Best: With straightforward ingredients and easy steps, this recipe is accessible even for novice bakers.
- Versatile Serving Options: Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and some extra blueberries, or savor it plain to let the blueberries shine. It would also make a delicious breakfast treat.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a summer picnic, a holiday dessert, or a weeknight indulgence, this cobbler fits the bill.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare it in advance and reheat when ready to serve, making entertaining a breeze. It’s also delicious when enjoyed at room temperature.
Ingredients
The ingredients for this best blueberry cobbler recipe are all readily available. No fancy ingredients necessary.
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Sugar
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Large Eggs
- Blueberries – Frozen or fresh blueberries will work.
- Turbinado Sugar – to sprinkle over the top of the cake before baking. Granulated sugar will work too.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this blueberry cobbler after dinner or at a backyard cookout party. It travels well if you want to take it to a potluck party. An iced vanilla coffee goes well with the cobbler, especially if it’s hot outside.
Time Saving Tips and Suggestions
Make the batter in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake the cobbler. When ready to bake, remove the batter from the refrigerator and allow it to warm up while you preheat the oven. Bake as directed.
While this blueberry cake-like cobbler is delicious as is, adding a bit of lemon zest to the batter will brighten the flavors.
Store leftover cobbler tightly covered on the counter. Reheat in a preheated oven at 300 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until warm.
I have found that using fresh fruit is better than using frozen berries. If the frozen berries are the slightest bit wet, they will affect the texture of the cake.
More blueberry recipes
My family is a huge fan of blueberries! In addition to this easy blueberry cobbler, another one of our favorite recipes is this blueberry crisp. Easily adjust the servings if necessary. Blueberry lemon bars marry two favorite flavors, and blueberry cheesecake bars are impressive and delicious.
More cobbler recipes
In addition to this easy blueberry cobbler recipe, Dutch oven peach cobbler, slow cooker cherry cobbler, or tropical cobbler would be great summer desserts.
Can I use frozen blueberries in a cobbler?
Yes! No need to thaw the blueberries before adding them to the recipe.
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Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cup unsalted butter softened plus more for greasing pan
- 2 ¼ cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs
- 4 pints blueberries
- 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Butter a 9 X 13" cake pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.3 cups flour, 3 tablespoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.1 ½ cup unsalted butter softened, 2 ¼ cup sugar
- Turn mixer to low speed and add vanilla and eggs, one at a time.3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 6 large eggs
- Turn off the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Turn mixer to a medium-high speed and beat mixture until eggs are fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Turn mixer to low speed and gently stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Scatter blueberries on top and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.4 pints blueberries, 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a cake tester, toothpick, or butter knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve and enjoy with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
This post was originally published on July 15, 2019, and updated on May 29, 2025.
You can never go wrong with cobbler!
Cobblers are so homey and good. Comfort food at it’s finest especially when topped with ice cream.