Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe

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Looking for a delightful breakfast indulgence? Try the Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe! It’s a perfect start to your day, featuring a moist cake with cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and a buttery streusel topping for a burst of fresh flavor and creamy moisture.

This cake is easy to prepare and well worth making, and it’s perfect for morning treats, brunch, or dessert after dinner.Whether you’re a fan of coffee cakes or just looking for a new breakfast indulgence, this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is sure to become a new favorite.

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Key Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Ingredients & Why

All-purpose flour

All-purpose flour forms the cake’s structural base.

Sugar

Sugar sweetens both the cake batter and cream cheese filling.

Baking soda and baking powder

Baking soda and baking powder, the leavening agents, aid the cake’s rise.

Salt

Salt enhances the cake’s flavor.

Vanilla

Vanilla imparts flavor to the batter and cream cheese filling.

Butter

Butter enriches the batter and streusel topping.

Cream cheese

Cream cheese creates the creamy cake filling.

Egg

Eggs bind the cream cheese filling.

Blueberries

Blueberries are the star ingredient, providing sweetness, tartness, and vibrant color.

Streusel topping

Streusel topping, made from flour, sugar, and butter, adds a delightful crunch.

Lemon juice and zest

Lemon juice and zest, in some variations, add a zesty twist to the cake and glaze.

How Do You Make The Best Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake?

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy, then add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture with the mixer on low, alternating with milk, starting and finishing with the flour mixture.
Gently fold in cream cheese cubes and blueberries, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl and evenly sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 50-55 minutes.

Pro Tips For Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe

Soften cream cheese for a smooth, creamy texture when mixing with other ingredients.
Opt for fresh, juicy, dark blueberries for the best flavor, avoiding smaller, lighter ones.
Sprinkle extra blueberries when adding the cheesecake layer to the coffee cake batter.
Use cold butter for the crumb topping, blending with flour and sugar until it forms coarse crumbs.
Bake on the center oven rack for 45-50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Ensure the coffee cake cools completely before applying icing to prevent melting.
For a lemon glaze, enhance blueberry flavor with almond extract or lemon zest and juice. Adjust with more vanilla if desired.

How to Store Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Cool the cake completely before storing.
Use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep the cake fresh.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
For longer storage, freeze. Wrap tightly in plastic and foil, good for 3 months.
To thaw, leave at room temperature for a few hours or overnight in the fridge.

Can You Freeze Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake?

Allow the coffee cake to cool fully.
Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Store it in a freezer-safe container or bag.
Label with date and contents.
Freeze it.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

What is Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake?

Our Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is a delectable treat. It’s a moist and tender cake, swirled with sweet cream cheese and bursting with fresh blueberries, all topped off with a sugary crumb finish. Perfect for any time of day.

Can you freeze Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake?

Extend the life of your Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake by wrapping it in plastic and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. For a delicious treat, allow it to reach room temperature before serving.

What is the texture of Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake?

Experience the delight of our freshly baked Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, boasting a moist, flavorful texture with tantalizing cream cheese swirls and bursts of fresh blueberries. Unlike traditional sponge cake, it’s less sweet and offers a subtle crumbly sensation.