Ingredients
For the loaf:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup soft butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
For the cream cheese filling:
- 200g cream cheese (soft and smooth)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Method
🔥 1. Prepare oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with baking paper.
🥣 2. Dry mix
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
🧈 3. Make batter
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light, soft, and creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract for flavor.
Now gently combine dry ingredients and milk, alternating between both until you get a smooth batter.
👉 Carefully fold in the blueberries at the end.
🧀 4. Cream cheese filling
In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until silky and lump-free.
🧁 5. Layer the loaf
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top.
Cover with the remaining batter.
(Optional) Use a knife to lightly swirl the layers for a marble effect.
🔥 6. Bake
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
❄️ 7. Cool & serve
Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Slice and enjoy once fully cooled.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use frozen blueberries directly—no need to thaw
- Add extra blueberries for a juicier texture
- Finish with powdered sugar or a light glaze for a bakery-style look
