Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Cake
Indulge in the delightful Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Cake, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and moist vanilla cake. This stunning dessert features a rich filling layered with fresh blueberries, making it an ideal centerpiece for any celebration or casual gathering. With its vibrant colors and luscious textures, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and versatile for all occasions, it’s a sweet treat that will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
- 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 fresh blueberries
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, white sugar, and lemon zest (if using). Add in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined; then press two-thirds into the bottom and sides of the pan.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend mascarpone, cream cheese, caster sugar, corn starch, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Top with blueberries before adding the remaining filling and clumps of cake batter.
- Bake for 65–75 minutes until golden brown; use foil if browning too quickly.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk to desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg