Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake: Your Slice of Coastal Heaven

 Indulge in the perfect harmony of tender cake, juicy wild blueberries, and luscious cream  cheese swirls with this Nova Scotia-inspired dessert. Simple to make yet unforgettable in flavor, this cake is a celebration of local ingredients and homemade comfort.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup whole milk

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 ½ – 2 cups Nova Scotia wild blueberries (fresh or frozen, unthawed)

• 1 tbsp flour (for tossing blueberries, if using frozen)

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg yolk

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  

  Instructions

  1. Prep & Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients

  In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • 1 ½ cups flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients

  In a large bowl, whisk until smooth:

  • ½ cup melted butter

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  4. Blend Batter

  • Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).

  • If using frozen blueberries, toss them in 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking.

  • Fold blueberries into batter, then pour into prepared pan.

  5. Make Cream Cheese Swirl

  • Beat cream  cheese until smooth.

  • Add ¼ cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1 tsp vanilla, mixing until  creamy.

  • Drop spoonfuls over batter, then swirl gently with a knife.

  6. Bake to Perfection

  • Bake 40-50 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.

  • Let cool 30+ minutes in pan before slicing (best served at room temperature).

  Tips for Success

  • Fresh vs. Frozen Berries: Frozen work great—just keep them unthawed to avoid excess moisture.

  • Don’t Overmix: A few lumps in the batter ensure a tender crumb.

  • Swirl Lightly: Overmixing the cream layer can make it disappear into the cake.

  Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for extra decadence. Each bite is a burst of sweet-tart blueberries and velvety cream—a true taste of Nova Scotia’s rustic charm.

  Enjoy your slice of coastal heaven!