Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Cake, a scrumptious dessert that marries the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the light, fluffy texture of vanilla cake. This cake is perfect for any celebration or casual gathering, featuring layers of creamy cheesecake and juicy blueberries that burst with flavor in every bite. Impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings with this visually stunning treat topped with fresh blueberries and a sweet glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 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 butter (cold, cubed)
- Grated zest from 1 lemon (optional)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ 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
- 1 and 2/3 cups blueberries
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, sugar, and lemon zest (if using). Add cold butter cubes and mix until crumbly.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined; press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan for the crust.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone, cream cheese, caster sugar, corn starch, and eggs until smooth.
- Layer half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, top with blueberries, add remaining cheesecake mixture, more blueberries, and finish with crumbs.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk to desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg