Description
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake features a moist vanilla cake layered with creamy cheesecake filling, juicy blueberries, and a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it combines a tender crumb with fresh berries and a rich, tangy filling for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Blueberries
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Crumb Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Make Cake Batter: In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients for the cake: flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with milk, mixing until smooth. Spread half of this batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Spread this filling evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Add Blueberries: Sprinkle 2 cups of fresh blueberries evenly over the cream cheese layer to add a juicy burst of flavor.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Carefully spoon the remaining cake batter over the blueberries, spreading gently to cover them.
- Make Crumb Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the topping is crumbly. Sprinkle this crumb mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen blueberries both work well and can be used interchangeably.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For an added touch of sweetness and presentation, dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
