Description
Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake is a tender, moist cake made with rich cream and bursting with sweet blueberries. This classic East Coast dessert is easy to make, filled with flavor, and perfect for dessert, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and heavy cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle top with 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if using frozen).
- For a citrus twist, add 1 tablespoon lemon zest to the batter.
- To prevent sinking, always toss blueberries in flour before folding into the batter.
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Can be baked in an 8×8 square pan if desired; adjust bake time slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
