Old-fashioned buckle cake is a single-layer dessert combining coffee cake texture, jammy fruit, and streusel topping. Originating with American settlers, its exact roots are debated. This versatile dish can be prepared year-round using various ripe fruits, making it resourceful. The name is derived from the way the fruit's weight causes the streusel topping to buckle as the cake rises. Popularity surged in the 19th century after the introduction of home stoves, with easier access to baking ingredients invigorating its appeal.
A buckle is a moist single-layer cake studded with jammy fruit, topped with a streusel, and can utilize a variety of ripe fruits available.
The theory behind the name 'buckle' is that the weight of the fruit settles in the cake while it rises, causing the streusel to buckle.
Buckle cakes are versatile, easy to make with household staples, and suitable for year-round baking, often associated with blueberries but adaptable to other fruits.
This old-fashioned dessert gained popularity in the 19th century with the advent of home stoves and the availability of baking ingredients like flour and baking soda.
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