Indulge in the perfect balance of tangy cream cheese, sweet berries, and a buttery, tender cake with this Berry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat alongside your coffee, this easy-to-make cake will soon become a favorite in your recipe box.
Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Make the Cake Batter:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Gently spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, spreading it out to cover. Add the remaining cake batter on top of the cream cheese layer, smoothing it out as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the mixed berries over the batter.
Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Using a fork or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this streusel topping over the berries and cake batter.
Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for some berry juices). The top should be golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve!
Tips for Success
- Berry Selection: Fresh berries work best, but you can use frozen berries if that’s all you have. Just be sure to thaw and drain them before adding them to the batter.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to a month.
This Berry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the perfect way to enjoy fresh berries in a rich, decadent treat. The combination of soft cake, tangy cream cheese, and juicy berries will make every bite a delight!
