Brown Butter Blueberry Snacking Cake – Gluten Free

This Gluten-Free Brown Butter Blueberry Snacking Cake is anything but ordinary. With a rich, nutty depth from browned butter, bursts of juicy blueberries, a bright hint of lemon zest, and a crunchy walnut topping, it’s extra moist and full of flavor. Unlike your typical blueberry coffee cake, this version is both more flavorful and a bit healthier—perfect for brunch, snacking, or whenever you’re craving something sweet but satisfying. 

healthy ingredients in brown butter blueberry cake,

The key ingredients to make this snacking cake healthier are protein and fibre-packed almond flour, healthy millet flour, eggs, buttermilk, and honey for added sweetness.

the walnut topping,

The gluten-free snacking cake is finished with the most delicious crunchy brown butter walnut topping. The topping is the key to separating this blueberry cake apart from most. Walnuts are rich in omega 3’s, protein and fiber, adding healthiness to this recipe.

Why is brown butter so good?

Brown butter is an excellent way to achieve more flavour. The brown butter adds a rich caramelized flavour that regular butter can’t, making baked goods more delicious.

Blueberry Baking Tips You Should Know

How do you prevent fresh blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the cake?

This is one of the most asked questions when baking with blueberries. To prevent the berries from sinking, toss the blueberries with some of the measured flour before folding them into the batter.

What is better frozen or fresh blueberries in baking?

Fresh blueberries will give you a better texture and fresh flavour in coffee cakes and muffins because they will not be fully cooked. On the other hand, frozen blueberries are good for pies, tarts and jams. But you can use either with some tweaks.

How do you prevent frozen blueberries from sinking to the bottom?

Frozen blueberries act differently in cakes. To avoid the soggy bottoms in cakes or muffins, spoon a third of the batter into the cake or muffin pan first. Then fold in floured blueberries in the remaining batter and spoon on top of the batter that is without the blueberries.

Should you thaw frozen blueberries before baking?

For baking, you don’t need to thaw frozen blueberries. However, it is best to thaw the blueberries first when preparing anything with a short cooking time, like pancakes.

4 easy steps to make brown butter blueberry cake

brown the butter and make the topping

pour the batter with some of the blueberries into the pan, then top with the remaining blueberries

add the walnut topping

bake the brown butter blueberry cake

Serving Tips for Your Blueberry Snacking Cake

This blueberry snacking cake is delicious on its own, but if you’d like to dress it up, try a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of cream cheese icing for an extra-special touch.

recipe for cream cheese icing recipe for one cake

• 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup GF confectioners’ (powdered) sugar
• 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 – 2 Tbsp. milk

Whisk the cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the vanilla/lemon juice and 1 tablespoon milk, and whisk until smooth. If too thick to drizzle, add more milk,1 teaspoon at a time. If your cream cheese isn’t soft, heat it in the microwave in 5-second intervals.

If you love this one, be sure to check out our Gluten-Free Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake—one of the most-loved blueberry cake recipes on our blog!

Final Thoughts

This Gluten-Free Brown Butter Blueberry Cake is more than just a snack—it’s a showstopper. With its rich, nutty flavor from brown butter, bursts of juicy blueberries, a bright zing of lemon zest, and a crunchy walnut topping, it strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome. Whether you’re setting it out for brunch or sneaking a slice as an afternoon pick-me-up, this cake is a sweet, satisfying treat you’ll want to make again and again.