Description
Silky blueberry cream cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its delicate layers and rich flavor profile. Creamy frosting and fresh blueberries combine for a perfect finale you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (2 pints or 950 mL) blueberries (fresh)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (240 mL) sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups (6 ¼ oz or 177 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (3 ¼ oz or 91 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (3 ¼ oz or 91 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- fresh whipped cream
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Mix ingredients in a medium bowl until a dense, cohesive dough forms, then press evenly into a greased 10-inch springform pan using moistened fingertips.
- Berry Foundation: Distribute half of the fresh blueberries uniformly across the pressed crust, creating a vibrant fruity base layer.
- Cream Mixture Creation: Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, egg, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in the same bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Layer Assembly: Gently pour the creamy mixture over the blueberry-topped crust, using a spatula to spread evenly and completely cover the initial berry layer.
- Final Berry Topping: Scatter the remaining blueberries across the cream mixture, creating an visually appealing and flavorful surface.
- Baking Process: Place the cake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, until the center sets and edges turn golden-brown.
- Cooling and Chilling: Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance texture and flavor.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Achieve Perfect Crust: Use moistened fingertips to press the crust evenly, preventing crumbly or uneven base.
- Control Moisture Content: Whisk cream cheese mixture thoroughly to ensure smooth, lump-free texture that sets perfectly.
- Prevent Overbaking: Watch cake closely after 55 minutes, checking center’s firmness to avoid dry or cracked surface.
- Enhance Flavor Development: Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and create a rich, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg