Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Cake
Indulge in the delectable Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Cake, a perfect blend of moist vanilla cake and creamy blueberry cheesecake. This dessert is ideal for any gathering, from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. With its rich flavors and smooth texture, it’s bound to impress your guests and become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Plus, made with alcohol-free vanilla extract, this cake accommodates everyone. The combination of fresh blueberries and luscious cream cheese filling elevates each bite, making it a delightful treat for any time of day.
- 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 2/3 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, regular sugar, and lemon zest.
- Incorporate the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, sugar, corn starch, and vanilla until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture into the crust, sprinkle with blueberries, then layer with remaining cheesecake mixture and top with more blueberries and crumbs.
- Bake for about 65-75 minutes or until golden brown; use a toothpick to check for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg