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Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake

Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake - A Must-Try Treat!

This Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake combines juicy blueberries and rich cream for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used for a denser texture.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Fresh baking powder yields the best results.
  • ½ cup Butter Cold butter is preferred.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 2 cups Blueberries Fresh or frozen can be used.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a healthy swap.
For the Filling
  • ½ cup White Sugar Sweetens the creamy filling.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Enriches the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • springform pan
  • pastry cutter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder until well-combined.
  3. Add cubed butter to the mixture and work it in until crumbly. Mix in the egg until a dough starts to form.
  4. Pat the dough into a greased 9-inch springform pan to form a solid crust.
  5. Distribute the blueberries evenly over the crust.
  6. In another bowl, mix together sour cream, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Pour the creamy filling evenly over the blueberries.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the center has set.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before releasing.
  10. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an enhanced flavor experience.

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