Sherry’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake

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Sherry’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake 🍰💙

Introduction

If you could capture the feeling of a sunny morning in a single bite, Sherry’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake would be it. This cake combines the freshness of blueberries, the velvety smoothness of cream cheese, and the irresistible crunch of a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, or an after-dinner treat, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that balances sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors beautifully.

Ingredients

For the Cake Base

  • 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)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Layer

  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (to toss with blueberries)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for sweeter berries)

For the Crumb Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions & Method

Step 1 – Prepare the Pan and Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2 – Make the Cake Batter

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add sugar and continue beating until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.

Step 3 – Add the Blueberries

  1. Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour (this helps prevent sinking).
  2. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.

Step 4 – Make the Crumb Topping

  1. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5 – Assemble the Cake

  1. Spread cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  2. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.

Step 6 – Bake

  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

History & Formation

Crumb cakes originated in Germany (Streuselkuchen), where bakers topped buttery yeast cakes with a sweet, crunchy streusel. Over time, American bakers adapted the recipe, often using baking powder instead of yeast for a quicker version. This particular recipe, with cream cheese and blueberries, gives a nod to both the rich New York–style cheesecakes and the traditional berry coffee cakes found in many American kitchens.

Conclusion

Sherry’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake is the perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and crunchy. Whether you’re serving it warm with a cup of coffee or chilled for a summer dessert, every bite feels like a little celebration.

For the Lovers ❤️

For the blueberry lovers – it’s bursting with juicy sweetness.
For the cream cheese lovers – it’s luxuriously creamy without being heavy.
For the crumb lovers – the buttery cinnamon topping is simply addictive.

If you want, I can also give you a “bakery-style deluxe” version of this cake that’s even taller and more decadent. That way it looks like something straight from a café display case.

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