This Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is tender and buttery with a hint of tang fromc ream cheese and bursts of juicy blueberries in every bite. A light cinnamon sugar topping gives it that classic coffee cake finish.
Coffee cake has always been one of my favorite brunch bakes, but it's just as welcome on the dessert table. If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like my Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins, another family favorite.
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Why You'll Love Blueberry Creamy Cheese Coffeecake
Moist texture: the cream cheese keeps the cake rich and soft.
Juicy berries: fresh blueberries add natural sweetness and flavor.
Brunch ready: perfect for weekend gatherings, holidays, or any time you want a special morning treat.
Dessert friendly: a slice with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream makes a simple but satisfying dessert.
Key Ingredients for Blueberry Coffee Cake
- Butter: adds richness and classic homemade flavor.
- Cream cheese: keeps the cake moist with a little tang
- Fresh blueberries - the highlight of the cake, bringing bursts of sweetness.
- Cinnamon sugar: a cozy topping that gives it coffeecake character.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh aren't available (add straight from the freezer).
- Swap cake flour for all-purpose flour for a lighter crumb.
- Use brown sugar in place of granulated sugar for the cinnamon sugar topping for a deeper caramel-like flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Lemon zest: stir zest into the batter for a fresh citrus note.
- Nut topping: add chopped pecans or walnuts in the cinnamon sugar for extra crunch.
- Streusel layer: skip the cinnamon sugar and top with a crumbly streusel made from butter, brown sugar, and flour for a bakery-style twist.
Top Tips
- Room temp dairy: softened butter and cream cheese make smoother batter.
- Toss berries lightly in flour: helps keep them from sinking.
- Gentle mixing: overmixinig can make the cake tough, so fold carefully.
Storage
Keep leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. This cake tastes wonderful chilled or gently warmed in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
Serving Suggestions
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake pairs perfectly with my Salted Caramel Mocha Latte or a Lavender Oatmilk Latte. For a brunch spread, pair it with or Air Fryer Bacon, Venison Breakfast Sausage, and Egg Muffin Cups.
More Easy Coffee Cake Recipes
If you enjoy this coffee cake recipes, try my Banana Coffee Cake with Praline Topping, Apple Walnut Coffee Cake, Low Carb Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake, and New York Crumb Cake
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📖 Recipe
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese
Equipment
- Wire cooling rack
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup stick , room temperature
- 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese , room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg , room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl, mix the butter and cream cheese at medium speed until well-blended. Gradually add the 1 cup of sugar, beating well. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until completely incorporated.
- Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level with a knife.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Gently fold the berries into the cake batter. Transfer the batter into prepared cake pan and spread with the back of a spoon to smooth batter.
- Combine the 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 1 hour; remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Tandy says
I made this for my ladies Bible study group. We bring treats the first meeting of each month & I like to try out new recipes on them. This was a hit! I just dusted with a little powdered sugar. Just the right sweetness. I will be making this again. Thanks!