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Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake


  • Author: Lusine Svetlana

Description

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is a rich, soft, and moist cake layered with a creamy cheesecake filling, juicy blueberries, and a buttery streusel topping. It’s the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This cake is easy to prepare yet impressive enough for guests, and it pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.


Ingredients

For Cream Cheese Layer

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup blueberries

For the Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy
  3. Add egg white and mix gently until just combined, then set aside
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  5. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  6. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing well
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with sour cream until fully combined
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth evenly
  9. Sprinkle 1/3 cup blueberries over batter
  10. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over blueberries
  11. Top with remaining blueberries
  12. In a bowl, mix sugar, flour, and chilled butter until crumbly
  13. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top
  14. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
  15. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil
  16. Cool completely, then remove from pan and refrigerate

Notes

  • Serve slightly warm or chilled for best flavor
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a bakery-style finish
  • Pair with coffee, tea, or milk
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
  • Reheat slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds if desired
  • Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 2 months