Description
Indulge in the delightful Blueberry Cheesecake Donut Cake, a harmonious blend of fluffy donut-style cake and creamy cheesecake filling, crowned with a sweet-tart blueberry topping. This dessert effortlessly combines two beloved treats into one impressive dish, making it perfect for brunches, celebrations, or a simple afternoon treat. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare, allowing bakers of all levels to create a beautiful and delicious dessert that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as your guests come back for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth it out.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the first layer of batter and sprinkle with three-fourths of the blueberries.
- Top with the remaining batter and smooth it out before baking for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely in the pan before transferring to a serving plate.
- For the blueberry sauce, heat remaining blueberries in a saucepan with brown sugar until they burst; drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results. For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest into the cheesecake filling or using different types of berries.