Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is a delightful dessert that marries moist, fluffy cake with rich cream cheese layers and bursts of sweet blueberries. Perfect for brunch or cozy afternoons, this cake not only tantalizes your taste buds but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for gatherings. With its irresistible flavor combination and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat cream cheese with some sugar until smooth.
- Layer half of the batter in the pan, followed by half of the cream cheese filling and blueberries. Repeat layers.
- Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Swap blueberries for raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist. Add lemon zest for refreshing brightness or chopped nuts for added crunch.