Soft, buttery cake, a tangy cream cheese ribbon and bursts of fresh blueberries under a crunchy, buttery streusel — this coffee cake turns any morning into a small celebration. Read on for an easy, reliable recipe that bakes into a tender, sliceable cake ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert.
What makes this Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake special
This cake balances textures and flavors. The crumb stays moist thanks to sour cream. A creamy cheesecake layer adds richness. Fresh blueberries provide bright, juicy pops. The streusel brings a crisp contrast.
Perfect to serve with coffee and simple enough for weekend baking.
Ingredients you’ll need
For the cream cheese ribbon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
For the cake batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the streusel topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
Simple, reliable baking steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment.
- Make the cream cheese layer: beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the egg white just to combine. Set aside.
- Whisk the dry ingredients for the cake: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light. Add the egg and yolk, then vanilla.
- Alternate folding the flour mixture and sour cream into the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Spread about two-thirds of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Scatter 1/3 cup blueberries over it.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the blueberries. Add the remaining blueberries on top of the filling.
- Make streusel: combine sugar and flour, then cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the cake.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top darkens too quickly.
- Cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around the pan and release the ring before serving.
Timing, yield and serving notes
- Prep time: about 15 minutes.
- Bake time: 40–45 minutes.
- Total time: roughly 60 minutes including cooling.
- Yield: one 9-inch cake, about 8–12 slices depending on size.
Practical tips for the best results
- Use room-temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter. Stop when dry streaks disappear.
- Pat cold butter into the streusel for a crisp, sandy texture.
- If berries are very juicy, toss them in a teaspoon of flour to prevent sinking.
- Serve warm for softer filling, or chilled for cleaner slices.
- The cake freezes well. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months.
Storage and reheating advice
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To refresh a slice, warm in a low oven for 8–10 minutes or microwave briefly.
- Frozen cake thaws overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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