Sherry’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake: The Ultimate Breakfast or Dessert Treat!

Few things in life are better than a slice of moist, buttery cake paired with a cup of hot coffee — unless that cake also includes a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, bursts of juicy blueberries, and a golden cinnamon crumb topping. Introducing Sherry’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake, a mouthwatering breakfast-meets-dessert hybrid that’s destined to become a staple in your kitchen.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch, feeding weekend guests, bringing something special to a potluck, or simply craving something sweet — this recipe checks all the boxes. It’s rich without being too heavy, fruity yet indulgent, and has a textural trifecta of soft cake, creamy center, and crunchy topping.

Let’s get into why this cake deserves a permanent spot in your recipe box (and on your table)!


🍰 Why You’ll Absolutely Love This Cake

If you’re wondering whether this is just another coffee cake, think again. This is the kind of cake that gets people asking for seconds — and the recipe.

✔️ Creamy, Fruity, and Crunchy All in One Bite

The balance of textures is incredible. The moist, tender cake acts as the perfect base. The velvety cream cheese layer adds a cheesecake-like richness, and the cinnamon-brown sugar crumb brings in that much-needed crunch.

✔️ Great with Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Whether it’s blueberry season or not, this cake doesn’t discriminate. Use what you have on hand — it works beautifully either way.

✔️ Make-Ahead and Freezer Friendly

Busy schedule? Bake it now, freeze it, and pull it out when company arrives. It tastes just as amazing reheated, making it a true lifesaver.

✔️ Crowd-Pleaser = Ad Revenue Winner

If you’re a food blogger, this recipe has serious RPM (revenue per mille) potential. Brunch desserts are click magnets, and this one offers Pinterest-worthy appeal with real flavor to back it up.


🧁 Ingredients (Serves 12)

For the Crumb Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Cake:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups blueberries, fresh or frozen

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan (or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup).

2. Make the Crumb Topping

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