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Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake to Savor

A delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake perfect for breakfast gatherings and cozy brunches, brimming with flavor and comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute half with whole wheat
  • 1 cup granulated sugar essential for balancing flavors
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened for better incorporation
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder necessary for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps with texture
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavors
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar sweetens the cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional but recommended
For the Topping
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or use frozen if necessary

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Gradually fold in the dry mixture and sour cream, mixing until just combined.
  5. Beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually blending in powdered sugar and lemon zest.
  6. Layer half of the cake batter in the pan, followed by cream cheese mixture and blueberries, then repeat.
  7. Swirl the cream cheese into the batter and sprinkle remaining blueberries on top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cake.

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