Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf

• For the loaf:
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick (½ cup / 115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream or full-fat yogurt
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, if fresh isn’t available)
• For the cream cheese filling:
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Methods

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of your loaf.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside.