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Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe

Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake layers blueberry cake batter with a smooth cream cheese filling and cinnamon crumble. Assemble the layers in a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 350°F for 65–70 minutes. Cool completely, then dust with confectioners' sugar before slicing.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

Coffee Cake

  • 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup 113 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups 444 g fresh blueberries

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup 100 g light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cubed

Garnish

  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly coat it with baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed for about 1 minute, or until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix for about 30 seconds, just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  • Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter.
  • To prepare the cream cheese filling, beat the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread half of the blueberry batter evenly into the prepared springform pan.
  • Carefully spread the cream cheese filling over the batter, keeping it in an even layer.
  • Spoon the remaining blueberry batter over the cream cheese layer and gently smooth the surface.
  • For the crumble topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the cold cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until pea-sized crumbs form.
  • Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
  • Bake for 65–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out without wet batter. A few moist crumbs are fine. If the top becomes too brown before the center is done, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Carefully release the springform pan to prevent the sides from sticking.
  • Allow the coffee cake to cool completely before slicing.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Notes

Fresh blueberries work especially well because they provide bright pockets of fruit throughout the cake without adding excessive moisture.
A 9-inch springform pan makes it easier to release the tall cake without damaging the crumble topping or sides.
For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can add a small extra pinch of cinnamon to the crumble.