Indulge in the Perfect Moist Blueberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: Your Go-To Recipe for Every Occasion
There’s something truly special about a homemade blueberry cake, isn’t there? It’s a delightful treat that captures the essence of fresh, sweet berries in a wonderfully moist crumb. But imagine taking that classic goodness to an even more sublime level with a rich, tangy vanilla cream cheese frosting. This isn’t just any cake; it’s an experience—a harmonious blend of sweet, fruity, and creamy that promises to be a showstopper at any gathering, from a casual brunch to an elegant dessert table. Prepare yourself for a slice of pure bliss!
This recipe for blueberry cake with cream cheese frosting transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dessert. The cake itself is incredibly tender and bursting with juicy blueberries, ensuring a burst of fresh flavor in every bite. The star, however, might just be the frosting. A generous layer of velvety vanilla cream cheese frosting provides the perfect counterpoint to the cake’s sweetness, adding a delightful tang and an irresistibly smooth texture. It’s a match made in dessert heaven, making this a truly unforgettable spring cake or a delightful treat any time of year.
Why This Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake is a Must-Try
This isn’t just a recipe; it’s your guide to baking a cake that will earn rave reviews. Here’s why this particular blueberry cake stands out:
- Unmatched Moistness: We’ve perfected the balance of ingredients to ensure a cake that remains incredibly moist and tender, even days after baking. No dry, crumbly cake here!
- Bursting with Berry Flavor: Fresh blueberries are folded into the batter, ensuring every slice is dotted with sweet, juicy pockets that explode with natural flavor. It’s a true celebration of the berry.
- Luxurious Cream Cheese Frosting: The vanilla cream cheese frosting is light, airy, and perfectly balanced—sweet enough to be a treat, yet tangy enough to complement the fruit without being overly cloying. It’s the ideal crowning glory.
- Relatively Simple to Make: While it looks impressive, this cake is surprisingly straightforward to prepare. Even novice bakers will find success with our clear, step-by-step instructions.
- Perfect for Any Season: While often considered a spring or summer delight, this cake can be enjoyed year-round using fresh or frozen blueberries, bringing a burst of sunshine to colder months.
The combination of a tender cake base, vibrant blueberries, and a smooth, tangy frosting creates a multi-layered flavor profile that is both comforting and sophisticated. It’s the kind of dessert that feels special without being overly complicated.
Mastering the Art of Blueberry Cake: Essential Tips for Success
Baking a showstopping cake is all about the details. Here are some invaluable tips to ensure your blueberry cake with cream cheese frosting turns out perfectly every time:
The Importance of Room Temperature Ingredients
This cannot be stressed enough, especially for the butter, eggs, and cream cheese. Room temperature ingredients emulsify much better, creating a smoother, more uniform batter and frosting. Cold butter won’t cream properly with sugar, leading to a dense cake, and cold cream cheese will result in lumpy frosting. Plan ahead and take these ingredients out of the fridge at least an hour or two before you start baking.
Prepping Your Blueberries
To prevent blueberries from sinking to the bottom of your cake, toss them lightly with a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter. This light coating helps them stay suspended throughout the cake, ensuring even distribution and a beautiful presentation in every slice. Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best flavor, but frozen blueberries (not thawed) can also work in a pinch.
Achieving the Perfect Cake Batter Consistency
When mixing the cake batter, be careful not to overmix, especially after adding the flour. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can lead to a tough and dry cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no streaks of flour remain. The batter should be light and fluffy from the butter and sugar creaming, and the eggs incorporated gradually.
Baking to Perfection
Every oven is different, so use the baking time as a guide. The cake is done when a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached. If your cake starts to brown too quickly on top, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time. Using a conventional oven as specified will yield the best results; if using a convection oven, remember to reduce the temperature by 30°F (20°C).
The Art of Cream Cheese Frosting
For the frosting, ensure your cream cheese and butter are at perfect room temperature. Beat them together until completely smooth and lump-free before adding the powdered sugar. Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud and ensure it’s fully incorporated. Finally, beat on low speed for an extra few minutes to incorporate air, making the frosting wonderfully light and fluffy. This slow, steady mixing prevents the frosting from becoming too thin or splitting.
Crucial Tip: Always make sure your cake is completely cooled to room temperature before applying the frosting. If the cake is even slightly warm, the frosting will melt and slide right off, turning your beautiful creation into a delicious but messy puddle.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
This blueberry cake with cream cheese frosting is delightful on its own, perhaps with a cup of coffee or tea. For an extra touch, garnish with a few fresh blueberries or a sprinkle of lemon zest to highlight the flavors. It’s also an excellent dessert to serve at brunches, birthday parties, or any festive occasion. The vibrant color of the blueberries peeking through the cake, crowned with pristine white frosting, makes it visually appealing too.
To store your masterpiece, keep the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If refrigerating, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to ensure the frosting is soft and creamy. You can also freeze individual slices, well-wrapped, for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a few hours.
Variations to Inspire Your Baking
While this recipe is perfect as is, feel free to get creative! Here are some ideas to customize your blueberry cake:
- Lemon Zest Infusion: Add a tablespoon of lemon zest to both the cake batter and the frosting for a brighter, more citrusy flavor that pairs wonderfully with blueberries.
- Mixed Berries: Substitute half of the blueberries with raspberries or chopped strawberries for a mixed berry sensation.
- Nutty Crunch: Fold in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans into the cake batter for added texture and a nutty flavor.
- Spiced Cake: A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg in the cake batter can add a warm, comforting note.
- Almond Extract: Replace half of the vanilla extract with almond extract in both the cake and frosting for a delicate, nutty aroma.
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Equipment
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A conventional oven is used. When using a convection oven (with air fan) decrease the temperature with 30 °F / 20 °C
Ingredients
Cake
- 300 gram butter , room temperature
- 300 gram sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs , size M
- 375 gram flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 250 gram blueberries
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
Frosting
- 250 gram cream cheese , room temperature
- 125 gram butter , unsalted, room temperature
- 200 gram confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
Cake
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
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Lightly butter a 26 cm (10-inch) cake tin and dust generously with flour. Tap out any excess flour.
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In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar with a mixer for about two minutes until light and fluffy.
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Continue mixing and slowly pour in the vanilla extract.
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Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated before adding the next.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add about one-third of this flour mixture to the wet batter and mix on the lowest setting until just combined.
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Gradually add the remaining flour mixture (along with the baking powder mentioned in ingredients), sifting it into the batter while continuing to mix on low speed until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
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Gently fold the blueberries into the batter using a spatula. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared 26 cm cake tin.
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Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Allow the cake to cool fully to room temperature before frosting. This is crucial for the frosting consistency.
Frosting
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In a clean bowl, beat the room temperature butter and cream cheese together with a mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
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Add half of the confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar) to the mixture and continue mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
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Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, spoon by spoon, and continue to mix until smooth.
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Finally, stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
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Increase the mixer speed to low-medium and beat for another 4 minutes. This incorporates air, making your frosting wonderfully light and airy.
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Once the cake is completely cool, apply the frosting generously to the top of your cake using a spatula or offset palette knife.
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