blueberry cream cheese loaf

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This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is soft, moist, and packed with juicy blueberries in every bite. The rich cream cheese adds a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture while the vanilla batter keeps it light and flavorful. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a sweet homemade dessert.

Prep Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Servings: 10–12 slices

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9×5 inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Blueberries

  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon flour (to coat blueberries)

Ingredient Notes

  • Cream Cheese: Makes the loaf extra moist and rich.
  • Blueberries: Tossing them in flour prevents sinking during baking.
  • Milk: Helps keep the crumb soft and tender.
  • Frozen Blueberries: No need to thaw, but coat well in flour.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in floured blueberries.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let loaf cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Slice and serve once fully cooled.

Nutrition Facts

(Approximate per slice)

  • Calories: 280
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 170mg

Tips

  • Don’t overmix the batter or the loaf may become dense.
  • Coat blueberries lightly in flour to keep them evenly distributed.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
  • For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the batter.

Variations

  • Lemon Blueberry Loaf: Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and lemon glaze.
  • Cream Cheese Swirl: Add a sweetened cream cheese layer in the middle.
  • Streusel Topping: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar crumble on top before baking.
  • Glazed Version: Drizzle with vanilla or lemon icing after cooling.

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