Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract Cake, a remarkable blend of creamy cheesecake and fluffy vanilla cake topped with fresh blueberries. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy night at home. Each bite offers a balance of sweetness and tartness, making it an unforgettable treat. The beautiful layers and vibrant colors will impress your guests, while the simple preparation steps ensure that even novice bakers can create this masterpiece. Enjoy it as is or customize it with your favorite fruits—this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 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, cut in cubes
- Grated zest from 1 lemon (optional)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 oz. mascarpone
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 and 2/3 cups blueberries
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and lemon zest. Incorporate cold butter until grainy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone, cream cheese, caster sugar, corn starch, and eggs until just combined.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture into the crust; sprinkle with 2/3 cup blueberries. Top with remaining cheesecake mixture and blueberries.
- Bake for 65–75 minutes until golden brown; cool gradually in the oven with door ajar.
- For glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg