Blueberry Bliss: Cape Breton Memories Cake 🫐🍰
Cape Breton Blueberry Cake 🫐🍰
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cape Breton with this delectable blueberry cake recipe passed down through generations. Bursting with juicy blueberries, it’s a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of home and childhood adventures.
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Berries, Fruit, Canadian, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 3/4 cups | Margarine |
| 3 | Eggs (or substitute) |
| 1 cup | Milk (or substitute) |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 3 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Blueberries |
| 2 tbsp | Water |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, margarine, and eggs (or egg substitute). Cream the mixture until smooth and fluffy.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add milk (or milk substitute) to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
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Combine Mixtures: Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed sugar mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
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Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased bundt or tube-like pan, ensuring it’s evenly spread.
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Baking Time: Bake the cake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Slice the cake and serve it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Egg Substitute:
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Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp baking powder
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Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Stir in the applesauce and baking powder until well combined.
- Use this mixture as a substitute for eggs in the recipe.
This Cape Breton Blueberry Cake is a wonderful way to savor the flavors of home and family. Whether enjoyed as a dessert after dinner or as a sweet treat with afternoon tea, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
