Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake
A great treat in the morning no matter what time of year…this Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake is delicious with nutmeg and luscious blueberries!
I’ve only met Cheryl Sternman Rule through Twitter, her blog’ 5 Second Rule‘ and now through her new cookbook, ‘Ripe.’ She does freelance work for several publications and she is someone whose voice I admire.
Her blog posts are filled with stories and anecdotes that just work for me; a combination of warmth, humor and knowledge that I just love reading. If you haven’t heard of Cheryl then run, don’t walk and see for yourself what I’m talking about; you will love her too!
When we discussed my reviewing her new book I was certainly excited; I expected something wonderful. But I didn’t expect this. Categorized into color sections based on the color of the produce, the photos by Paulette Phlipot are as exquisite as the recipes; each one tantalizing you and almost saying, ‘Make me, make ME!’
I had a difficult time choosing just one so I decided to choose by color. My favorite color of all time is purple. I can remember as a little girl wanting to wear all purple every day and I can not even believe my parents indulged me when moving into a new home when I was ten. They let me pick the color of the fixtures in the bathroom I would share with three siblings and purple it was!
While I’m not quite that fanatical today; I still love the color, so purple it was. This section actually combines purple and blue. The first recipe and photo were for blackberry-lime cornmeal shortcakes. OH YES…I was going to make those but alas, no blackberries.
Moving on I next happened on this cake. Not a coffee cake dotted with some blueberries, no, it was a cake FILLED with them. I had just stopped by Whole Foods and picked up some gorgeous blueberries; this I could do. Is there anything that can really beat a coffee cake in the morning with a fresh cup of coffee? I don’t think so either!
I did mention to Cheryl that I was making this cake and she, in an appropriate fashion for her name, sternly warned me, ‘Don’t eat it today, make sure you save it for tomorrow.’ That had been my plan but I admit, I might have normally taken a nibble but feeling Cheryl was sitting on my shoulder watching, I waited.
I was promised a moist, jammy cake and I thought, ‘Hehe, she does not know Denver.’ Still, I persevered and was so happy I did. Wrapped up and aging overnight gave me just that; seriously moist and plump with blueberries; it was divine. The nutmeg? Genius. I love cinnamon as much as the next guy but why don’t we honor nutmeg more; it was amazing.
I seriously loved this cake. When fruit is perfectly seasonal and ripe, it doesn’t need to be overplayed. This was all about the berry. I’m craving it again. I have blueberries in the fridge and this coffee cake needs to be made again. They will be baking in a cake within the hour especially now that it’s 72 at noon and not 102. There was not a lot of baking going on in my home the past couple of weeks and I’m ready!
If you love fresh and ripe produce and wants some great new recipes for them, I highly suggest you consider ‘Ripe,’ it’s one of my favorite new cookbooks; might just be yours too.
PIN IT! ‘Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake’

Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups 220g blueberries
- ¾ tsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup plus 2 & 1/2 Tbsp 190g granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp ground nutmeg divided
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ pound 1 stick or 113g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of the nutmeg and the salt.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and 1/4 cup (187g) of the sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the mixer on low, beat in the sifted ingredients. Do not overbeat. Scrape into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Scatter the berries and any juices over the batter. Stir the remaining 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the nutmeg together and sprinkle the mixture over the berries. Bake in the center of the oven for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean and the cake just begins to pull away from the sides.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the springform pan and let it finish cooling completely. Slide a wide, thin spatula under the cake to transfer it to a large plate. Wrap tightly with plastic and let it mellow at room temperature for several hours or overnight before eating.
That cake looks so moist and delicious!
Sounds like a fun cookbook to have! (And yes, you are pretty!)
Just found your site.. thanks for the giveaway!
Leave it to you Barb to “honor” nutmeg! This looks delicious, but then again, I expect nothing less from you. If there are any left overs, you know where I am!!!
This book looks amazing. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
I’ve been reading all sorts of amazing things about Ripe… still haven’t picked up a copy yet. This cake… holy moly. It’s so rare that you see nutmeg pop up in dishes in the summer months, but damn it sounds perfect.
That book is stunning!
I really wish you were coming to Cheryl’s book-signing dinner and dessert event in my backyard next week. Not too late to book a ticket!!
I agree – the book is outstanding. And so is Cheryl. I am beyond thrilled that I get to see her next week.
We’re making this cake for the dessert course. And pairing it with my homemade vanilla bean ice cream.
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This does look gorgeous!
this looks like a great cookbook! would love it!!
What a wonderful idea for a cookbook! It’s beautiful (and I’m sure you are too)
Saladgoddess already following Cheryl on Twitter.
I have this book out from the library right now. Lovely! Thanks for the giveaway. I have some blueberries just waiting to go into this cake!
Hi Barb! I don’t wonder that you had trouble decided upon a recipe – from the ones I’ve seen on twitter, facebook, etc. I can appreciate the dilemma!! This is SO my kind of cake – not fussy, no layers – just moist and YUMMY!!!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/frugalohio44/status/223132052592136193
I follow cheryl on twitter
It is a very pretty cookbook that I would love to have in my collection !
you just want to open and see what lovely recipes they have!
i would so love to win a copy of this book. and yes your bluebery cake looks delicious but i have always been rather partial to purple also 🙂
Oh – what the heck – I’m tossing my stiletto in the ring. I tweeted about the giveaway (and I already followed her). Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I have been pondering buying this or not and, after this, I think I’m headed to Amazon!
My favorite Giveaway is a Cookbook, and Any Cookbook! I’m obsessed with the knowledge and techniques of Other’s who cook. Now, if I can only win one. . . (Crossing my Fingers!)
Can’t wait to try this cake ! I have baked for many years and can usually tell by reading whether it will be good or not. I can tell this is a winner !
That cake looks gorgeous!
I just tweeted about the giveaway.
Following Cheryl on Twitter.
I cannot wait to try this cake! Looks incredible.
And, tweeted about the contest even though I didn’t want to because I really would like to win this contest. ;o)
Follow Cheryl on twitter. Yes I do.
I made this recipe this morning thanks to you! What a great way to start the day. Thanks Barb!
I am following Cheryl on twitter
I tweeted about giveaway http://t.co/fr82RlOj
What a beautiful cover on that book, can just imagine what the inside is like. I’d love to win it. I think I’ll be trying that Blueberry cake either way. Always have blueberries but have never tried with nutmeg, I always use cinnamon too. PS when I was 12 I was allowed to design my room-lt purple wallpaper on 1 wall, slightly darker paint on other walls & light purple ceiling. Added my prize possession from my Grandmother a sq. wooden table with a dark blue mirrored top. I loved it!
That’s a gorgeous book cover, and the recipe you shared from it looks fab!
This book looks amazing!! Finger crossed…
I tweeted and here’s the link
https://twitter.com/southerncooker/status/222659430284660736
I follow Cheryl on twitter as @southerncooker
The cake sounds delicious as does the rest of the book.
Tweeted it!
This sounds like my kind of book, I’d love to check it out!
ohgoodgolly that looks fabulous! I need to be noshing on that with a bit of limoncello as soon as humanly possible.
Purple was my favorite too…I badgered my father for months when I was 10 to paint purple footprints on my ceiling. He finally gave in, much to his artistic chagrin but I was a happier camper for several years. 🙂
The book looks screamingly cool and totally inspiring! And pretty. And yes, you are pretty. And smart and talented. Because all that counts too. 😉
I tweeted https://twitter.com/MeganPires/status/222497053413085184
I’m now following Cheryl on Twitter!
This sounds like such a wonderful cookbook. And this coffeecake is calling my name! I love that it’s celebrating the almighty nutmeg for a nice change from cinnamon!!! Pinned for a cooler day. It’s suppose to be 108 degrees here Thursday. :/
i tweeted – https://twitter.com/onitnaram/status/222481062981414914
both you and the book are very pretty
Beautiful cookbook and cake, I followed Cheryl on Twitter. Just lovely!!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I follow Cheryl on Twitter
I love the fresh simplicity of this recipe and that the fruit is just “un-messed-around-with” (so to speak) It sounds incredible and the cookbook does as well! A “must have.”
I had the chance to browse her book in Seattle a few weeks ago. Gorgeous is an understatement. It is a feast for the eyes!
I’m following you on twitter (ljskop).
I love the idea of adding nutmeg to fruit; it really heightens the flavor.
What a great book! I would love it. And I think you’re pretty. 🙂
Heather
Congrats ! This cake looks so yummy !!! thanks for sharing your amazing recipes !
Regards from Southern France
Following Cheryl @sternmanrule on twitter
I tweeted.
This cake looks delicious! Adding Blueberries to grocery list…
I follow Cheryl on Twitter.
Your cake look delicious, love blueberries, thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous cake! I’ll be making that this weekend!!!
Gosh. That looks so amazing. By the way, I applaud you for being able to wait a whole night before eating that cake. You are strong, lady. I couldn’t have. I am sure of it. 🙂
I definitely think I need this cookbook in my collection. We have been trying new fruits and veggies thanks to our local CSA!
This year my husband and I joined a CSA and we could totally use this book to find great ways to use our produce. The cover is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this book with us.
I love this and yes many cakes I find are better after on overnight sleep. Love the blueberries this time of year!!
I just tweeted- I just entered to win the ‘Ripe’ cookbook from @creativculinary & @sternmanrule Enter here: http://su.pr/1xw9JL #giveaway
I followed Cheryl on Twitter.
I would love to win the cookbook. What a lovely cover and really need a cookbook that deals with fruits and vegetables.
That blueberry cake you made looks amazing! I love how it’s loaded with blueberries. I have some in the fridge right now and with our temps in the lower 80s, I might be able to whip up a batch tonight. Thanks for sharing the recipe and for doing the giveaway.
What a beautiful book and your shots of the blueberry cake surely belong in the pages of this cookbook! How did you ever manage to wait overnight to eat this? I know I wouldn’t have the will power. Looks wonderful!
Wow, this looks wonderful. I love blueberries and blueberry buckle is one of my favorite sweets of all time so I know I am going to love this. I can’t wait to make it.
I tweeted the giveaway.
I’m now following Cheryl on Twitter!
Oh my gosh, what a beautiful cookbook. I must have a copy right away!
I’ve been DYING for a copy of this book! Sure, I should just go ahead and buy one, but it would be so much more fun to win one 🙂