This Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake is the stuff of bakery dreams—tender cake studded with juicy blueberries, swirled with luscious cream cheese filling, and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb that’s downright addictive. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet afternoon treat!
Why This Recipe Stands Out
✔ Cream cheese swirl – Adds a rich, tangy contrast
✔ Bursting with blueberries – Every bite is fruity & fresh
✔ Buttery crumb topping – The perfect crispy-sweet finish
✔ Moist, tender crumb – No dry cake here!
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Cake Batter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
For the Crumb Topping
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch springform pan (or line a 9×9″ baking dish with parchment).
2️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Filling
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, cream butter + sugar until fluffy.
Beat in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Gently fold in blueberries.
4️⃣ Assemble the Layers
Spread 2/3 of the batter into the pan.
Dollop cream cheese mixture on top, then swirl gently with a knife.
Drop remaining batter in spoonfuls over the cream cheese.
5️⃣ Add the Crumb Topping
In a bowl, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
6️⃣ Bake & Cool
Bake 45-55 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 20 mins before slicing (if you can wait that long!).
Pro Tips for the Best Cake
🔹 Room temp ingredients = smoother batter.
🔹 Don’t overmix – Keeps the cake tender.
🔹 Use frozen blueberries? Toss in 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking.
🔹 Storage: Keep covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
Serving Suggestions
☕ With coffee or tea – The ultimate pairing!
🍦 À la mode – Vanilla ice cream takes it over the top.
🌿 Garnish – Fresh mint or lemon zest for brightness.