Soft, buttery, and lightly sweet, this Eggless Blueberry Tea Cake is perfect for relaxed mornings and evening tea breaks. Studded with juicy blueberries and melty chocolate chips, it strikes the right balance between fruity freshness and gentle chocolate indulgence. This is a moist tea cake — not a dense loaf — making it ideal for everyday baking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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All-purpose flour – 115 g
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Corn flour – 11 g
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Milk powder – 30 g
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Baking powder – 1 tsp
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Baking soda – ¼ tsp
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Castor sugar – 95 g
Wet Ingredients
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Butter (melted) – 85 g
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Oil – 13 g
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Yogurt (curd) – 80 g
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Milk (lukewarm) – 105 ml
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Vanilla essence – 5 ml
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Vinegar – a few drops
Add-ins
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Blueberries – 50 g (fresh or frozen)
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Chocolate chips – 20 g
Method
Step 1: Prepare the Wet Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and lump-free.
Add the lukewarm milk, oil, melted butter, vanilla essence, and vinegar.
Mix well until everything is evenly combined and smooth.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sieve together:
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All-purpose flour
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Corn flour
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Milk powder
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Castor sugar
This ensures an even texture and helps avoid lumps in the batter.
Step 3: Make the Batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Whisk gently just until a smooth batter forms.
Do not overmix — overmixing can make the cake dense instead of soft.
Step 4: Prepare the Add-ins
Lightly coat the blueberries and chocolate chips with a little flour taken from the measured flour.
This step prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
Step 5: Fold & Pour
Gently fold the floured blueberries and chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula.
Pour the batter into a greased and parchment-lined loaf tin. Level the top lightly.
Step 6: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Serve as a tea cake or store in an airtight container.
Important Baking Notes
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This is a soft tea cake, not a dry loaf — avoid overbaking
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Blueberries can be fresh or frozen (do not thaw frozen berries)
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Oven temperatures vary, so start checking the cake at 15 minutes
Why You’ll Love This Cake
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Eggless and beginner-friendly
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Soft, moist crumb with balanced sweetness
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Juicy berries paired with chocolate in every bite
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Perfect for tea-time, brunch, or light dessert
This Blueberry Chocolate Chip Tea Cake is simple, elegant, and comforting — a recipe you’ll come back to whenever you want something effortless yet special.
