Berry Bliss Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese, the sweetness of berries, and the comforting warmth of coffee cake. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Layer:
- 2 cups fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries), washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Berry Layer:
- In another bowl, gently toss the fresh berries with sugar and flour until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Spread the cream cheese filling over the cake batter layer.
- Scatter the berry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it carefully to cover the berries and filling.
- Make the Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and chilled butter pieces. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend the mixture until crumbly.
- Add the Streusel Topping:
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of the cake batter layer.
- Bake:
- Place the assembled cake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
This Berry Bliss Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature. Serve it as a dessert or as a decadent addition to brunch or afternoon tea. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.