Description
Discover the joy of baking with the Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake, a delicious and beginner-friendly dessert that combines a buttery crust with a creamy filling and juicy blueberries. This delightful cake is ideal for any occasion, whether youβre celebrating a birthday, hosting a family gathering, or simply indulging yourself. With just 10 minutes of prep time and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create this stunning treat without spending hours in the kitchen. The rich flavor of fresh blueberries and the smooth sour cream filling will impress anyone who takes a bite, making this cake a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- Β½ cup sugar (for crust)
- 1 Β½ tsp baking powder
- Β½ cup butter (cubed)
- 1 egg
- 4 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 2 cups sour cream
- Β½ cup sugar (for filling)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add cubed butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in the egg until combined.
- Press dough into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- Pour blueberries over the crust, pressing some down slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over blueberries.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until edges are browned and filling is set.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like cinnamon or nutmeg into the crust. You can substitute blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for variety. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to elevate your dessert experience.