Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf


This Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf is a bakery-style treat you can make at home—tender yellow cake swirled with ribbons of tangy cream cheese and studded with juicy blueberries. With a golden crust and soft crumb, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with coffee.
Best of all? It’s easy to make in one bowl, requires no mixer, and fills your kitchen with the sweet aroma of summer.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🫐 Moist, tender crumb with bursts of blueberry
  • ⏱️ 15 minutes prep, 50–60 minutes bake
  • 💛 One bowl + one loaf pan = easy cleanup
  • 💸 Costs under $7—feeds 8–10 generously
  • 🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free

Ingredients You’ll Need

(9x5-inch loaf pan)

For the Cake:

  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt (keeps loaf ultra-moist)
  • 1¼ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

For the Cream Cheese Swirl: