Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 oz. cream cheese-softened
- 1 egg white
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5.5 Tablespoons unsalted butter- softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons butter-chilled and cut in chunks
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
To make the filling: Mix together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium-low speed until creamy. Add egg white and mix on low just to combine. Set aside.
- 3
To make the cake batter: In a bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
- 4
With an electric mixer cream together the butter and sugar on medium-low speed. Add egg and egg yolk and vanilla. Slowly mix in the flour mixture alternating with the sour cream. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup blueberries. Spread the cream cheese filling on top. Place remaining blueberries over cream cheese filling.
- 5
To make the topping: Combine sugar, flour and chilled cubed butter in a bowl. Stir with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly (Make sure the streusel is in pea-sized crumbs)
- 6
Sprinkle the streusel on top of blueberries and bake for 40-45 minutes until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. If it starts browning too much, tent the top with aluminum foil.
- 7
Cool on a rack, run a thin knife around the cake and loose ring of springform pan.
- 8
Store in the fridge.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
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About this Recipe
Craving a truly special morning treat that feels both comforting and luxurious? This Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is poised to become your new favorite, combining a wonderfully soft, moist cake with a creamy filling, fresh fruit, and a delightful crunchy topping, making it the perfect way to start your day.
What makes this coffee cake stand out is its masterful balance of textures and flavors. You get the richness of a buttery, tender cake base, a subtly tangy layer of cream cheese swirled throughout, bright bursts of fresh blueberries in every bite, and the irresistible crunch of a classic streusel. This combination ensures a complex yet comforting experience that elevates a simple coffee cake into something truly memorable.
Prepare for a slice of pure indulgence where every forkful offers a symphony of sensations. The cake itself is incredibly soft and tender, providing the perfect foundation for the sweet-tart blueberries that burst with juiciness. Nestled within, the generous cream cheese layer adds a luxurious, velvety dimension and a pleasant tang that beautifully complements the sweetness of the cake. On top, the buttery streusel delivers a satisfying, sweet crunch, rounding out a truly harmonious flavor profile. This delightful and substantial coffee cake is a treat for the senses, making any morning feel like a special occasion. You'll love how easy it is to achieve such a impressive result.
While this recipe shines with fresh blueberries, you could explore other fresh berries for a slightly different twist, though the classic blueberry pairing is always a winner. For the streusel, consider adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or a touch of finely chopped pecans for an extra layer of warmth and texture. If you find yourself without sour cream, full-fat plain Greek yogurt can sometimes be used as a substitute to help maintain the cake's moist crumb and slight tang, though it might subtly alter the final texture.
This decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the perfect centerpiece for a leisurely breakfast, a festive brunch gathering, or simply a sweet, comforting start to your day alongside a warm cup of coffee or tea.