Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
A delightful treat that combines creamy cheesecake, fresh blueberries, and moist cake, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Cake Batter
- 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries Can use frozen if thawed and drained.
- 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 granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and diced
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line its bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Blend until creamy and then add the egg white.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until incorporated.
- Alternate adding the sifted flour mixture and sour cream to the creamed butter mixture, starting and finishing with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and evenly spread it.
- Distribute 1/3 cup of blueberries over the batter.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on top and add the remaining blueberries.
- For the streusel topping, mix together 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 3 tablespoons chilled butter until crumbly. Sprinkle it over the cake.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the streusel topping or using frozen blueberries, ensuring they are thawed and drained. Substitute some flour with whole wheat for a healthier option.