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Blueberry Cream Cheese Layer Cake

A delightful and indulgent cake with layers of creamy blueberry goodness, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen) Toss frozen blueberries in flour to prevent sinking.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt
To Garnish
  • Fresh blueberries for topping Optional: Add lemon zest for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add in the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Divide the batter into the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread frosting on top before adding the second layer. Frost the top and sides generously.
  3. Garnish with fresh blueberries and optional lemon zest.

Notes

For frozen blueberries, toss them in flour before folding into the batter. Chill the cake overnight for the best flavor. A rustic frosting appearance is charming!