Huckleberry Cake Recipe

Huckleberry Cake Recipe

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups huckleberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped cream for garnish (optional)
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan. Mix together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. Combine the egg, vanilla, 1/2 cup melted butter, buttermilk, and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar in a bowl. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined. Gently fold in the huckleberries. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. To make the topping, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, the white sugar, oats, and cinnamon. Toss with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before serving. Serve garnished with whipped cream and sliced almonds, if desired.