Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the perfect treat for cozy mornings and delightful brunches. This cake features a moist and tender crumb, a ribbon of tangy cream cheese, and a burst of juicy blueberries, all topped with a golden, buttery crumb topping. With simple, straightforward steps, this recipe is easy enough for novice bakers but delicious enough to become a signature bake. Whether you’re sharing it with family or friends, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (any kind, or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In another bowl, mix the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar until smooth. Add in the egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- To prepare the streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour half of the prepared cake batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese filling over the batter, then gently spread it out. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly again.
- Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the top layer of batter. Finally, scatter the streusel topping evenly over the blueberries.
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the coffee cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used; no need to thaw frozen berries.
- For a shiny crust, brush the top with a mixture of melted butter and honey before baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, Blueberry Coffee Cake, Brunch Recipes, Breakfast Cake, Streusel Topping, Homemade Coffee Cake, Easy Baking Recipes, Fruit Dessert, Family Traditions Baking
