Nova Scotia Blueberry Cream Cake: A Delicious Taste of Tradition

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Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan or baking dish.

2. Make the Cake Base

    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
    • Cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly
    • Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until a soft dough forms.
    • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan

3. Add the Blueberries:

  • Spread the blueberries evenly over the cake base.

4. Prepare the Cream Topping:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Pour the cream mixture over the blueberries

5. Bake the Cake:

    • Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden.
    • Let the cake cool before slicing

6. Serve and Enjoy:

  • Serve warm or chilled, with extra fresh blueberries or powdered sugar on top.

Notes

  • Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor, but frozen ones work too (do not thaw).
  • Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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