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Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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A moist and rich blueberry cream cheese coffee cake with layers of tender cake, sweet cream cheese filling, juicy blueberries, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1 large egg (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  4. Spread 2/3 of the batter in the prepared pan.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over batter in pan.
  6. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Dollop remaining batter over blueberries and gently spread to cover.
  8. In another small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, chopped nuts (if using), and 2 tbsp butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of cake.
  9. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can use frozen blueberries; do not thaw before using to avoid discoloration.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Can be made a day ahead and tastes even better the next day.

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