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Blueberry Recipes Nova Scotia Cream Cake

When I first baked this blueberry cream cake, I didn’t expect it to steal the spotlight from every other dessert on the table, but that’s exactly what happened. The juicy blueberries sink into the soft cake while a silky layer of cream hugs the top. It’s the kind of dessert that feels familiar yet new, like meeting an old friend who suddenly learned how to bake. This cake sits somewhere between blueberry cake recipes and blueberry cream pie recipe, with a fluffiness you’d find in a blueberry pound cake recipe and the comfort you’d expect from blueberry desserts recipes. I love that it’s not too fussy. You don’t need to be a pro, just someone who likes desserts and has a soft spot for berries. If you’ve ever wanted an easy blueberry pie recipe but with a softer bite, this cake delivers. The first time I served it, my family devoured it in minutes. Even the quiet uncle who usually picks at desserts went back for seconds. That’s when I knew this wasn’t just another blueberry cake recipe but a keeper for my box of blueberry recipes. It’s cozy, creamy, and just sweet enough to make everyone smile.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keywords: blueberry cake recipe, blueberry cake recipes, blueberry cream pie recipe, blueberry desserts recipes, blueberry pound cake recipe, easy blueberry pie recipe
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with milk.
  4. Fold in blueberries gently. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes or until golden and set.
  5. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and lemon zest until soft peaks form.
  6. Let cake cool, then spread whipped cream on top. Chill briefly before serving.