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Maine Blueberry Cake

Maine Blueberry Cake

If you’re looking for a dessert that captures the flavors of New England, this Maine Blueberry Cake is the perfect recipe. Bursting with juicy wild blueberries and featuring a soft, buttery crumb, this classic cake is a favorite throughout Maine, where blueberries are one of the state’s most celebrated crops.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Topping
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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  2. Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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  2. Set aside until needed.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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  2. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine the Batter
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
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  2. Mix just until combined.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
  1. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan.
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  2. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  3. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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  2. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

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Notes

This Maine Blueberry Cake is a timeless New England favorite that highlights the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of blueberries. With its tender crumb, buttery texture, and bursts of juicy berries in every bite, it’s the perfect dessert for any season.