Blueberry Cream Cake

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Absolutely! Here’s a beautiful, big, romantic, and detailed recipe for a Blueberry Cream Cake inspired by the lush blueberry fields of Nova Scotia. Get ready for a sweet journey through flavor, history, and a little love 💙🍰.

🌿 Blueberry Cream Cake – A Nova Scotian Summer Love Story 💙

Introduction: A Slice of Summer

Imagine walking through endless rows of blueberry bushes under the bright sun of Nova Scotia, the air thick with the scent of wild berries. This Blueberry Cream Cake was born from that moment – light, airy layers of vanilla sponge cake wrapped in a dreamy blueberry cream frosting and studded with fresh, plump berries. It’s not just a cake – it’s a celebration of love, summer, and the simple joys that come from nature’s sweetest gifts.

🫐 A Bit of Blueberry History

Blueberries are native to North America, especially abundant in the coastal regions of Nova Scotia, where wild blueberries flourish. Indigenous peoples were the first to enjoy these “star berries,” using them in both cuisine and medicine. Today, Nova Scotia is a world-renowned hub for wild blueberries – their tart, juicy flavor is like no other.

The cake, with its light sponge and whipped cream layers, is a nod to traditional European layer cakes, but made modern with fresh, local ingredients and a generous helping of love.

💙 Ingredients

For the Cake Layers:

  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, but amazing with blueberries)

For the Blueberry Compote:

  • 2 cups (250g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup blueberry compote (for color and flavor)

Decoration:

  • Fresh blueberries (1–2 cups)
  • Lemon zest or edible flowers (optional)
  • Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

🔪 Method & Instructions

1. Make the Cake Layers:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest.
  5. Add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with milk. Begin and end with flour.
  6. Divide batter evenly among pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Blueberry Compote:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until berries soften and burst.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and cool completely before using.

3. Make the Whipped Cream Frosting:

  1. Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the blueberry compote until marbled or fully combined, depending on desired look.

4. Assemble the Cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a generous layer of blueberry cream frosting and top with a spoonful of compote and fresh blueberries.
  3. Repeat with the second and third layers.
  4. Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining cream.
  5. Decorate with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, mint, or edible flowers.

💘 Lovers & Legends

They say in Nova Scotia, if you bake a blueberry cake for someone, it’s a sign you love them. Couples wander through the berry fields, filling their baskets with future desserts and shared dreams. This cake is for lovers – of food, of nature, and of each other.

Whether you’re baking it for a sweetheart, a family gathering, or simply to treat yourself, this cake is best when shared and savored slowly.

🌅 Conclusion: A Taste of Sunshine

From the fields of Nova Scotia to your table, this Blueberry Cream Cake is more than a dessert. It’s a memory made edible. It’s the laughter of summer picnics, the warmth of sunny afternoons, and the magic of berries bursting with flavor.

So gather your ingredients, pour a cup of tea, and fall in love with baking all over again. 💙

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