Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of spring and summer. This stunning layered cake features a moist lemon cake infused with juicy blueberries and a creamy blueberry cheesecake center, all topped with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. Ideal for special occasions like birthdays, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 16 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs + 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, do not thaw if using frozen)
- 3–4 teaspoons flour (for tossing blueberries)
- 12 oz. full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch springform pan.
- For the blueberry cheesecake layer, blend blueberries and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar, flour, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour into the prepared pan and bake in a water bath for 40-45 minutes. Let cool before refrigerating.
- For the lemon blueberry cake layer, whisk together dry ingredients, then mix wet ingredients including milk with lemon juice. Combine and gently fold in floured blueberries. Bake in two rounds for 30-35 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar gradually along with vanilla and lemon zest.
- Assemble by layering the cakes with frosting in between; frost the entire cake and garnish with fresh blueberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg