Moist & Creamy Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

A Step-by-Step Guide with Streusel Topping

Blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is the ultimate comfort dessert: soft and moist cake layers, a creamy cheese filling, sweet bursts of blueberries, and a buttery streusel topping. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a sweet treat after dinner.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make this cake step by step, share tips for using fresh or frozen blueberries, and highlight the most common baking mistakes (and how to avoid them).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Moist & Tender Cake Base – A soft sponge that pairs perfectly with blueberries.

• Creamy Center – The cream cheese filling adds richness and flavor.

• Streusel Topping – Buttery and crunchy for the ultimate texture.

• Versatile – Works for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake Batter:

• All-purpose flour

• Baking powder & baking soda

• Salt

• Unsalted butter (softened)

• Sugar

• Eggs

• Vanilla extract

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (adds moisture)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• Cream cheese (softened)

• Sugar

• Egg yolk

• Vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Layer:

• Fresh blueberries (or frozen, lightly dusted with flour)

• Lemon zest (optional for freshness)

For the Streusel Topping:

• Flour

• Brown sugar

• Butter (cold, cubed)

• Cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients alternating with sour cream.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling

Beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Layer the Cake

• Spread half of the batter into a greased pan.

• Add the cream cheese mixture.

• Sprinkle with blueberries.

• Spread the remaining batter on top.

4. Add Streusel Topping

Combine flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle generously over the batter.

5. Bake & Cool

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing.

Tips for Success

• Frozen Blueberries? Dust with a little flour before adding to prevent sinking.

• Prevent Overbaking: Check at 40 minutes, as ovens vary.

• Cream Cheese Layer: Make sure it’s fully covered by batter to prevent spilling out.

• Storage: Store covered at room temp for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Using too many blueberries can make the cake soggy.
❌ Skipping the sour cream/yogurt leads to a dry cake.
❌ Not chilling butter for streusel – topping won’t get crumbly.

Variations & Creative Twists

• Add a Glaze: Drizzle a simple vanilla glaze after cooling.

• Citrus Touch: Add orange or lemon zest to the batter.

• Nutty Crunch: Mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel.

• Mixed Berries: Swap half the blueberries with raspberries or blackberries.

Serving Suggestions

This cake is perfect with:

• A hot cup of coffee or cappuccino ☕

• A chilled glass of milk 🥛

• Vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert 🍨

Final Thoughts

This blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is a showstopper – moist, flavorful, and full of texture. Whether you’re making it for a family brunch or as a treat for guests, it’s guaranteed to impress.

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