Blueberry Pound Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Blueberry Topping

01 - 2½ cups of blueberries, fresh or thawed frozen ones
02 - 3 tablespoons of water
03 - 1½ tablespoons of cornstarch
04 - ¼ cup of white sugar
05 - ½ teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
06 - A small pinch of cinnamon

→ Pound Cake Base

07 - 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
08 - 1 cup of softened unsalted butter
09 - 3 cups of white sugar
10 - 6 room temperature large eggs
11 - 1 tablespoon of vanilla flavoring
12 - 3½ cups of plain all-purpose flour
13 - ½ teaspoon of baking powder
14 - ½ teaspoon of regular salt
15 - 1 cup of heavy cream

# Instructions:

01 - Blend blueberries smooth, mix with sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and vanilla. Heat up til it thickens, then set aside to cool completely.
02 - Beat together sugar, butter, and cream cheese until airy. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, then alternate adding cream and dry ingredients till everything's smooth.
03 - In two loaf pans, pour layers of batter and blueberry topping, gently swirling it with a stick or skewer between each layer.
04 - At 325°F, bake for 90 minutes. Cover lightly with foil for the last 15 minutes. Let cool in the pans 15 minutes before taking them out.

# Notes:

01 - Fresh or frozen blueberries both work fine
02 - Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature
03 - This makes two loaves