Sherry's Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake – Moist, Tangy, and Totally Irresistible!
If you’ve been craving the perfect coffee cake to serve with your morning brew or impress guests at brunch, this Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake is the one. It's soft, tangy, buttery, and bursting with juicy blueberries — with a rich cream cheese swirl and a cinnamon-sugar crumb topping that takes it over the top. Whether you're baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, this moist blueberry cake is guaranteed to disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Tangy cream cheese + sweet blueberries = a flavor match made in heaven
- ✅ Soft, bakery-style crumb with every slice
- ✅ Easy enough for beginners but impressive enough for guests
- ✅ Great for brunch, dessert, or a midweek treat
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Equipment Needed
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Whisk
- Fork (for crumb topping)
- Cooling rack
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the Egg and Vanilla
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and creamy.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined — don’t overmix!
Step 6: Fold in the Blueberries
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using a spatula.
Step 7: Prepare the Crumb Topping
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Use a fork (or your fingers) to create a crumbly topping.
Step 8: Assemble and Bake
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
Step 9: Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 10: Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice, serve, and enjoy every cozy bite.
Tips for Success
- ✔️ Use room-temperature cream cheese for easy mixing
- ✔️ Don’t overmix after adding the dry ingredients — it keeps the texture tender
- ✔️ Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen can be used (toss with a bit of flour to prevent sinking)
- ✔️ Add a light drizzle of vanilla glaze or powdered sugar for extra flair
Sherry's Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in egg and vanilla until creamy.
- Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in blueberries gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth out the top.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon with a fork.
- Sprinkle crumb topping over the batter.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!