Down East Blueberry Cake

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A rustic, tender cake bursting with fresh blueberries and a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust
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This classic Down East blueberry cake is the epitome of simple, home-style baking. With a tender, moist crumb packed with juicy blueberries, it offers a comforting balance of sweet and tart flavors. The addition of a cinnamon-sugar topping creates a delightful crunchy crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft interior. Perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch, a cozy afternoon with tea, or as a nostalgic dessert after a family dinner, this cake brings the warmth of the Northeast to your table. It’s an easy, reliable recipe that uses pantry staples, making it a go-to treat for any occasion.

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Down East Blueberry Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 966.8

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This classic Down East blueberry cake is the epitome of simple, home-style baking. With a tender, moist crumb packed with juicy blueberries, it offers a comforting balance of sweet and tart flavors. The addition of a cinnamon-sugar topping creates a delightful crunchy crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft interior. Perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch, a cozy afternoon with tea, or as a nostalgic dessert after a family dinner, this cake brings the warmth of the Northeast to your table. It&# 226;€™s an easy, reliable recipe that uses pantry staples, making it a go-to treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of the flour to coat them evenly.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon for the topping.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the warm milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  9. Gently fold the coated blueberries into the batter.
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  11. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  12. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 966.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.0g39%
Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
Cholesterol 93.8mg32%
Sodium 1922.4mg81%
Total Carbohydrate 169.2g57%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 77.2g
Protein 16.4g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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