Easy Texas Blueberry Cobbler
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Less than ten ingredients in my homemade Texas blueberry cobbler. Texas style cobbler has more of a cake-like texture, and you drop the fruit on top, and as it bakes, the cake rises on top. So good when it’s warm right out of the oven topped with vanilla ice cream!
Would you believe I’d hadn’t even heard of a Texas blueberry cobbler up until last year?
At this point, I’ve lived in Texas most of my life now, and somehow I’d skipped right over the worlds easiest dessert, right on to all the other things. I had my first Texas blueberry cobbler at a local bbq joint. I can still remember the day; it was blustery cold outside, and we stood in a line that seemed like forever. This place is so well known for their bbq, their ribs sell out within minutes of opening! And yes, they make more every single weekend and somehow, they still disappear!
So while we were waiting in what I call the worlds longest line, I happen to spot a worker bringing trays of what looked like blueberry cobbler and warm chocolate cake out of the kitchen. And though my husband was so hoping I’d go for the chocolate cake, I, of course, went for the cobbler. And I’m happy I tried it. Texas blueberry cobbler is like nothing you’ve had before. Especially when it’s warm, you can taste the cinnamon and the hint of cornmeal that gives the cake a little crispy texture and the warm blueberries as they melt in your mouth.
It’s a cake; it’s a cobbler, it’s basically the best thing ever.
Take it from someone who loves blueberry crisp or a good blueberry muffin; I take my blueberry desserts very seriously. So when I found something that tastes like a cross between a crisp and a muffin, you bet I’ve already made and shared this with everyone I know. Have you ever made or tasted a snack cake or a dump cake? Texas cobbler is very similar to those.
While still recipe testing, I made a batch for a dinner party I was hosting for ten people, and you know what? Every single person helped themselves to seconds.
WHAT IS TEXAS BLUEBERRY COBBLER?
Like with most things, Texas has its own way or doing things! A Texas-style cobbler is a buttery cake speckled with fresh fruit or berries and bakes up with a buttery snack cake. The coolest part is that the berries start on top and as the cake bakes, they move towards the middle, and the bottom and the cake develops a buttery golden top!
HOW IS TEXAS BLUEBERRY COBBLER DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR COBBLER?
Regular or traditional blueberry cobbler is made with a biscuit topping – whether homemade or store-bought. The fruit filling (which can be anything from apples, to peaches, to berries, sits on the bottom of the pan and the biscuit topping bakes up on top. But if you ask a Texan, they’ll probably tell you that biscuits go with gravy and not on your cobbler!
Our Texas blueberry cobbler is much more simple to make and uses a cake mix. The edges get nice and golden brown and extra buttery. Trust me, once you have it, you’ll think twice before deciding what kind of cobbler you want to serve at your next shindig!
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE TEXAS BLUEBERRY COBBLER?
- butter
- blueberries
- sugar
- vanilla
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- yellow cake mix
- cornmeal
- buttermilk
A NOTE ABOUT THE CAKE MIX:
Though you can use just about any brand you like, I suggest making sure that your box mix is 16 ounces. Make sure you don’t use a family size or anything like that!
HOW TO MAKE TEXAS BLUEBERRY COBBLER:
- Add four tablespoon of cold butter to a baking dish and allow for it to melt in the oven while you prep the batter.
- Mash the blueberries with vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and some of the sugar.
- Combine the cake mix and the cornmeal in a bowl. Slowly pour in the remaining melted butter and the buttermilk.
- When the baking dish is hot, pour the prepared batter into the baking dish and top with the mashed blueberries.
- Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and bake until it sets; about 45 minutes.
- Serve warm out of the oven with vanilla ice cream! You must.
WHAT SIZE BAKING DISH DO YOU USE TO MAKE TEXAS BLUEBERRY COBBLER?
I suggest using a 9×13 baking dish. This is so that the baking time is accurate. Pictured is a dish that was slightly smaller than the size I mentioned, and it took several additional minutes. The things I do for a good picture! If I were to make this for us, I’d make it in a 9×13!
WILL I BE ABLE TO CUT THE TEXAS BLUEBERRY COBBLER INTO PIECES.. LIKE A CAKE?
No, Texas blueberry cobbler is better served with a spoon, the way you’d scoop out a traditional cobbler as this many berries does make the cake a little unstable!
CAN I USE SOMETHING OTHER THAN BLUEBERRIES?
You can make this with canned peaches or even raspberries if blueberries aren’t your thing! Anything that you’d use in a fruit snack cake, or make a cobbler with, would work well here.
Happy baking!
Easy Texas Blueberry Cobbler
Less than 10 ingredients in my homemade Texas blueberry cobbler. Texas style cobbler has more of a cake-like texture and you drop the fruit on top and as it bakes, the cake rises on top. So good when it’s warm right out of the oven topped with vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons salted butter (8 tbsp melted + 4 cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 (16-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon EACH: vanilla AND ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 16 ounces fresh blueberries
- 1¼ cup buttermilk
- ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven o 350ºF. Once the oven reaches 350ºF, add the 4 tablespoons of cold butter into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Place the baking dish in the oven and allow it to melt about 8-10 minutes. Once melted, swirl the dish so the butter coats the bottom evenly. Spray the sides with cooking spray or carefully tip the tray and cover the sides in the melted butter.
- BLUBERRIES: While the butter is melting, in a large bowl, mash the blueberries using a drink muddler or a potato masher just a couple of times and add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, vanilla, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- BAKE: In another bowl, whisk together the cake mix and cornmeal. Add the melted butter, and buttermilk to the mixture and whisk until smooth. Pour the batter into the baking dish, while it’s still hot from the oven. Dollop the mashed blueberries over the mixture evenly. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the cobbler and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream!
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5 Comments on “Easy Texas Blueberry Cobbler”
Can I use frozen blueberries in this recipe?
I haven’t used them before so I’m not a 100% but I think it should work!
This is so delicious! I made this for Easter and it was a huge hit. The cake texture and taste was perfect. It was so easy to make also. I plan on making this all summer long!!!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear it was enjoyed, Colleen! Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment 🙂
Is that correct? To put the berry mixture on top of the cake mixture then bake? Not have the berry mixture on the bottom, and then put the cake mixture on top.
I want to clarify this before making it.
Thanks!
Sounds delicious BTW
Hi Lori, yes, that’s correct! I know, it sounds like the opposite of what a cobbler is ? But as it bakes, the cake layer will rise to the top and the berries will suspend throughout the cobbler! ?