Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake recipe combines the rich flavors of cream cheese with the sweetness of fresh blueberries, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

The recipe is straightforward and suitable for both novice and experienced bakers. It showcases a simple cake recipe that can be enjoyed on its own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake

This cake features a tender crumb infused with blueberries and a creamy layer of frosting made from cream cheese and butter. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and it takes an additional 30 minutes to bake, yielding a cake that serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 cup fresh blueberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice, mixing until creamy.
Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with additional blueberries if desired.
Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake!