Imagine a cake so moist, so delicately balanced between sweet maple and burst-in-your-mouth blueberries that it transforms an ordinary dessert into an extraordinary culinary experience. Melissa Clark's Maple Blueberry Cake is not just a recipe; it's a slice of pure comfort that promises to elevate your baking game and impress everyone from casual family gatherings to sophisticated dinner parties. Get ready to discover a dessert that's about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add maple syrup to the butter, beating continuously until well incorporated and the mixture is light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, ensuring the batter remains smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully turn out the cake onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and optimal cake texture.
- Gently fold blueberries into the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Do not overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- For extra flavor, consider using wild blueberries which have a more intense taste.
- Check the cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving to allow flavors to settle and texture to firm up.
- For a professional touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with extra maple syrup just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 47g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 73mg
