Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf

Ingredients You’ll Need

(9×5-inch loaf pan; serves 8–10)

For the Cake

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter , softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs , room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ⅔ cup fresh or frozen blueberries , tossed in 1 tbsp flour

For the Cream Cheese Swirl

• 4 oz cream cheese , softened

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

💡 Pro Tips:

• Toss blueberries in flour —prevents sinking to the bottom.

• Use room-temperature cream cheese —ensures smooth swirl.

• Don’t overmix batter —keeps loaf tender.

Step-by-Step Instructions (Moist, Swirled, Foolproof)

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Step-by-Step Instructions (Moist, Swirled, Foolproof)

1. Prep & Preheat

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or line with parchment).

2. Make Cream Cheese Swirl

• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.

3. Make Cake Batter

• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

• In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, one at a time , then vanilla .

• Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.

• Fold in floured blueberries .

4. Layer & Swirl

• Spread half the batter into the pan.

• Dollop cream cheese mixture on top; spread gently.

• Top with remaining batter; use a knife to swirl lightly (don’t overmix).

5. Bake to Perfection

• Bake 55–60 minutes , until a toothpick comes out clean (a few crumbs are fine).

• Cool in pan 15 minutes , then transfer to wire rack.

Serving Suggestions

• ☕ Classic : Warm slice with coffee or tea

• 🍓 Dessert style : Top with whipped cream and extra blueberries

• 🥣 Brunch favorite : Serve with Greek yogurt and honey

• 🧈 Indulgent : Spread with lemon curd or berry jam

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

• Fridge : Keeps up to 5 days wrapped tightly (cream cheese filling stays fresh).

• Freeze : Freeze whole loaf (well-wrapped) up to 2 months —thaw at room temp.

• Prep ahead : Measure dry ingredients morning-of for quick assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Gluten-free?

A: Yes! Use  GF all-purpose flour blend  (like Bob’s Red Mill 1:1).

Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?

A: Yes—do not thaw! Toss in flour to prevent bleeding.

Q: No cream cheese?

A: Skip the swirl and add  ½ tsp lemon zest  to batter for brightness.

Q: Want more tang?

A: Add  1 tbsp lemon juice  to the batter or swirl.

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