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Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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1 ½ cups flour
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1 cup sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk until smooth:
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½ cup melted butter
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1 egg
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½ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla
4. Blend Batter
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Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
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If using frozen blueberries, toss them in 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking.
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Fold blueberries into batter, then pour into prepared pan.
5. Make Cream Cheese Swirl
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add ¼ cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1 tsp vanilla, mixing until creamy.
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Drop spoonfuls over batter, then swirl gently with a knife.
6. Bake to Perfection
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Bake 40-50 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.
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Let cool 30+ minutes in pan before slicing (best served at room temperature).
Tips for Success
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Fresh vs. Frozen Berries: Frozen work great—just keep them unthawed to avoid excess moisture.
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Don’t Overmix: A few lumps in the batter ensure a tender crumb.
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Swirl Lightly: Overmixing the cream layer can make it disappear into the cake.
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for extra decadence. Each bite is a burst of sweet-tart blueberries and velvety cream—a true taste of Nova Scotia’s rustic charm.
Enjoy your slice of coastal heaven! 🌊🍰
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