**Indulge in the Sweetness of Maine Blueberry Cake: A Journey of Flavors and Textures**
Hailing from the picturesque state of Maine, the blueberry cake is a culinary masterpiece that captivates taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable treat, often served as a dessert or a sweet afternoon snack, boasts a moist, tender crumb that provides the perfect canvas for the burst of juicy, plump blueberries. The blueberries, with their natural sweetness and tartness, add a vibrant dimension to the cake, creating a delightful contrast against the rich, buttery flavor of the cake batter. Whether you prefer a classic recipe that highlights the natural goodness of blueberries or a decadent version adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, the Maine blueberry cake offers an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you craving for more.
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BLUEBERRY CAKE
This is a nice tender cake - one of my Mom's specialties from years ago. It is a great cake to take along to a picnic.
Provided by IRENED
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Blueberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
- Cream butter or margarine and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Add salt and vanilla. Separate eggs and reserve the whites. Add egg yolks to the sugar mixture; beat until creamy.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and baking powder; add alternately with milk to egg yolk mixture. Coat berries with 1 tablespoon flour and add to batter.
- In a separate bowl, beat whites until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into batter. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 157.4 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
MAINE BLUEBERRY GRUNT
unlike a cobbler or crisp, a grunt cooks start to finish on the stovetop. Stewed, spiced berries are topped with dollops of biscuit dough, covered, and cooked until the dumplings are done. The technique can be traced to 1807, when recipes cooked sweetened dumpling dough in water to make quick puddings. It eventually evolved into...
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. for the filling, cook 4 cups of the blueberries, the sugar, water, lemon zest and cinnamon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and jam -- like, 10 to 12 minutes. Whisk the lemon juice and cornstarch together in a small bowl, then stir into the blueberry mixture. Stir in the remaining 4 cups blueberries and cook until heated through, about one minute. Cover to keep warm and let set off the heat.
- 2. For the topping, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla in a measuring cup. Whisk the flour, 6 tablespoons of the sugar the baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Slowly stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until dough forms.
- 3. Using a small ice cream scoop or two large spoons, spoon golf ball sized dumplings on top of the warm blueberry mixture. You should have 14 dumplings. Wrap the lid of the Dutch oven with a clean kitchen towel, keeping the towel away from heat source, and cover the pot. Simmer gently until the dumplings have doubled in size and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 16 to 22 minutes.
- 4. Combine the cinnamon and the remaining 2 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Uncover the pot and sprinkle the dumplings evenly with the cinnamon sugar. Serve.
MAINE BLUEBERRY CAKE
This recipe takes the cake!! I love it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best with fresh blueberries, but frozen will do too. Always coat the blueberries in flour before adding them to the mixture. I don't know why, but my mother taught me that.
Provided by Aimchick
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cake.
- Preheat over to 350°.
- Coat a Bundt pan with cooking spray.
- Dust the Pan with 2 Tbsp of granulated sugar.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking Soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar, butter and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
- Add eggs, one at a time and beat into mixture after each egg.
- -Add vanilla and sour cream and stir.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Spoon batter into bundt pan and bake at 350° for 1 hour.
- Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing and then remove cake from pan and cool completely.
- Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.1, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 219, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 43.9, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries: Fresh blueberries are ideal, but frozen blueberries work well too. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before using.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Don't overbake the cake: A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Maine blueberry cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet blueberry filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and beautiful cake that you will be proud to serve.
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