Description
Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake is a delightful dessert featuring fresh blueberries and a creamy topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and remaining granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the blueberries, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and lemon juice until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the whipped cream over the top and garnish with additional blueberries if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
- You can also substitute half of the blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a mixed berry version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg