Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Last Updated on December 15, 2021 by Chenée Lewis

Streusel topped blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is the most delicious cream cheese blueberry cake for any time of day! This easy lemon blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser!  

And if you love this blueberry sour cream cream cheese coffee cake, definitely try my Cherry Coffee Cake, my Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Zest, and my Earl Grey Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze!

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Streusel Topped Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

I love baking with berries in the spring and summer! And this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake brings together the perfect flavor pairing of blueberries and lemon, which just screams springtime! It's perfect for brunch celebrations and sharing with loved ones. And you can use frozen blueberries to make it, so it's easy to make no matter the season!

Layered Cream Cheese Blueberry Cake

If you're familiar with this blog, you know I'm a huge fan of layered treats like this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake. One of my first recipes on the blog was these layered pineapple cheesecake bars, with a shortbread crumble crust and topping and a brown butter coconut icing. Or there's my Samoas Cookie Pie, which layers a shortbread crust, chocolate ganache, caramel and toasted coconut, and a chocolate drizzle! Layers make desserts fun to make and eat, and they're SO delicious! And this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is another great layered dessert!

It's got a moist, lemony sour cream cake base that is so good! Then we're adding in a sweet cream cheese filling, a layer of fresh blueberries, and a buttery crumb topping. Finally, we'll top it all off with a drizzle of a super easy lemon icing to bring it all together. This blueberry cream cheese cake is really a celebration of flavors, textures, and lovely springtime berries that will shine on your table!

Why is it called coffee cake?

But why is a coffee cake called coffee cake when there is no coffee in the recipe? It's simple -- because you enjoy it with coffee! Or at least you can. You can also have it with tea, or milk or orange juice -- basically it's a cake that you eat for breakfast. Which is always fine by me!

Ingredients

For the lemon sour cream cake layer, here's what you'll need:

• granulated sugar - just enough to sweeten this lemon cake and balance out the tartness of the lemon.
• lemon zest - I love to press the zest into the sugar to bring out the lemony oils.
• eggs - make sure your eggs are room temperature so that this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake comes out light and fluffy!
• vanilla extract - for the best flavor, be sure to use a high-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
• vegetable oil - this is the key to keep this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake nice and moist!
• sour cream - helps to add a moist, fluffy texture and a hint of flavor!
• all-purpose flour - be sure to measure your flour correctly, using either a kitchen scale for the most accurate measurement, or the spoon-and-level method.
• baking powder and baking soda - they give this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake a nice lift!
• salt - to bring out all the flavors.

For the blueberry cream cheese layer:

• softened cream cheese - you can let your cream cheese sit out at room temperature for at least an hour, or see below for a tip for how to soften your cream cheese quickly!
• granulated sugar - to give your cream cheese filling a bit of sweetness!
• egg - make sure your egg is room temperature. See below for a tip!
• vanilla extract - as I mentioned above, pick a great-quality pure vanilla extract for the best flavor throughout this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake!
• blueberries - I used fresh blueberries, but you can also use frozen blueberries that have been thawed and drained.

For the crumb topping:

• cold salted butter - the cold butter in the crumb topping allows the mixture to crumble on top of the cake! I usually cut my butter into cubes and then place it in the freezer until I'm ready to add it to the recipe.
• granulated sugar - provides the sweetness for this crumb topping
• all-purpose flour - helps to form the crumbs!

And finally, for our easy lemon icing, just grab some powdered sugar and lemon juice! It's that easy!

Equipment

Now that you've got your ingredients together for this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake, let's talk about tools! First of all, I'd recommend using a 9-inch springform pan for this recipe. It makes the cake nice and easy to remove without disturbing the crumb topping. Also, most springform pans are tall enough to accommodate the height of the cake. Other than that, you'll need a bowl and whisk to whip up the cake layer, an electric mixer for the cream cheese layer, and a pastry cutter (or just a fork) for the crumb topping. Here are all the tools you might need:

Step by Step

This cream cheese blueberry cake comes together easily, but because of the layers of flavor and texture there are several steps. Here's a breakdown of how to make it, and you'll find the full instructions below in the recipe card.

1. Prep. Preheat your oven and line your springform pan with parchment paper and baking spray. If you're using a 9-inch square baking pan, leave an overhand with the parchment paper so that your blueberry cream cheese coffee cake comes out easily!
2. Whip up your cake batter. In a large bowl, press your sugar and lemon zest together to release the oils, then beat in your eggs. Add in your eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Then sift in your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients in until the batter just barely comes together. Scrape your batter into your pan and move on to the cream cheese filling!
3. Make your cream cheese filling. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat your softened cream cheese and then mix in your sugar, vanilla extract and egg. Pour this over the cake batter in your pan and then sprinkle your blueberries on top!
4. Make your crumb topping. The best part of this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake! You'll use cold butter so that the crumb topping is cold when it hits the oven. Use a pastry blender or a fork to cut the cold butter with flour and sugar until the mixture is like coarse crumbs and starts to clump together. Then just sprinkle it over your blueberries, and your cake is ready to bake!
5. Bake and let cool. Bake your blueberry cream cheese coffee cake for about 45 minutes -- you'll know it's ready when the crumb topping is nice and golden brown. Let it cool completely before you add your icing.
6. Add your icing. Almost done! Once your cake is cooled, just whisk together your powdered sugar and lemon juice until it's nice and smooth. This is your icing! Now just drizzle it over the top of the cooled cake, let it set, and you're in for some yummy blueberry lemon goodness!

Tips and F.A.Q.

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