Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Cake
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with our Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Cake. This luscious dessert combines moist vanilla cake layers with a rich cheesecake filling, all topped with vibrant blueberries. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual family gatherings, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress. The creamy texture of the mascarpone and cream cheese filling complements the sweet-tart blueberries, creating a treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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
- Grated zest from 1 lemon (optional)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 eggs (for filling)
- 1 and 2/3 cups blueberries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Milk (to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a springform pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugars, and lemon zest. Add cold butter and mix until a grainy texture forms.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until just combined. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone, cream cheese, caster sugar, corn starch, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour half the cheesecake mixture over the crust, sprinkle with blueberries, then add remaining cheesecake mix and top with leftover blueberries.
- Bake for 65–75 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar with milk to your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg