Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Cake
Indulge in the delightful harmony of our Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Cake, a luscious dessert that melds the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh blueberries. This moist vanilla cake serves as the perfect base for a velvety cheesecake filling, topped with vibrant blueberries and a light glaze. Ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to family gatherings, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With straightforward instructions and adaptable ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning treat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 and 1/3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugars, and lemon zest (optional). Mix well.
- Incorporate cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add eggs and vanilla; blend until combined.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan to form a crust and refrigerate.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend mascarpone, cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and eggs until smooth.
- Layer half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, sprinkle with blueberries, then add remaining filling.
- Bake for about 65–75 minutes or until golden brown; allow to cool before removing from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 107g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 81mg