Description
Sherry’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake combines a moist cake base with a creamy cheese layer, juicy blueberries, and a cinnamon crumb topping, creating a comforting and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (for batter)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for batter)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for batter)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for batter)
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- Beat cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, egg yolk, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1½ cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream ½ cup butter and ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Spread half the batter in the pan, spoon cream cheese filling over it, then top with remaining batter.
- Mix ½ cup flour, ¼ cup each granulated and brown sugars, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Substitute raspberries or blackberries for a variation.
- Add lemon zest to cream cheese for a citrusy twist.
- Include chopped pecans or walnuts in topping for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
