Maine Blueberry Cake

Experience the sweet taste of New England with this Maine Blueberry Cake, a tender, buttery dessert bursting with fresh, juicy Maine blueberries. Perfectly balanced with a lightly fluffy crumb and a hint of vanilla, this simple yet elegant cake is a celebration of summer’s finest fruit. Fresh blueberries are gently folded into the batter after being coated in flour to ensure even distribution, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds an optional touch of charm. Ready in just over an hour, this homemade blueberry cake is ideal for brunches, tea time, or as a show-stopping dessert for any gathering. Serve it plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to truly let those sweet, tart blueberries shine.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 2 cups Fresh Maine blueberries
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions (beginning and ending with the flour). Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.

Step 7

Gently fold the blueberries into the batter using a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

Step 9

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

If desired, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1176.7 grams (1176.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3002

Total Fat 112.70g	144%
Saturated Fat 66.50g	333%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 647mg	216%
Sodium 2315mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 461.60g	168%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 254.20g
Protein 47.30g	95%

Vitamin D 221IU	1105%
Calcium 362mg	28%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 951mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 60.5%