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Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake

July 9, 2012 74 Comments

Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake Served on White Square Plate

A great treat in the morning no matter what time of year…this Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake is delicious with nutmeg and luscious blueberries!

Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake Served Outdoors on a Square Plate with Cake and Blueberries in Background 

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!

Closup of Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake

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 Served on White Square Plate

Blueberry Nutmeg Coffee Cake

Blueberry Nutmeg Cake

A delicious coffee cake flavored with nutmeg and filled with plump blueberries

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 220g blueberries
  • 3/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 & 1/2 Tbsp, 190g granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg, divided
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 pound 1 stick or 113g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
  7. 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.

Notes

While the cake may appear dry when freshly baked, it takes on a fantastic dampness after an overnight rest and it continues to improve with age. After 24 hours, store any leftovers in the fridge (what leftovers?).

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
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Comments

  1. Kimberly P. says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Following Cheryl on Twitter.
    Reply
  2. Kimberly P. says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:34 am

    I cannot wait to try this cake! Looks incredible.
    Reply
  3. robynski says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:30 am

    And, tweeted about the contest even though I didn't want to because I really would like to win this contest. ;o)
    Reply
  4. robynski says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Follow Cheryl on twitter. Yes I do.
    Reply
  5. robynski says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I made this recipe this morning thanks to you! What a great way to start the day. Thanks Barb!
    Reply
  6. Deb Harris says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I am following Cheryl on twitter
    Reply
  7. Deb Harris says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I tweeted about giveaway http://t.co/fr82RlOj
    Reply
  8. Deb Harris says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

    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!
    Reply
  9. Denise says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

    That's a gorgeous book cover, and the recipe you shared from it looks fab!
    Reply
  10. Sara P. says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:17 am

    This book looks amazing!! Finger crossed...
    Reply
  11. Joan says

    July 10, 2012 at 5:55 am

    I tweeted and here's the link https://twitter.com/southerncooker/status/222659430284660736
    Reply
  12. Joan says

    July 10, 2012 at 5:53 am

    I follow Cheryl on twitter as @southerncooker
    Reply
  13. Joan says

    July 10, 2012 at 5:53 am

    The cake sounds delicious as does the rest of the book.
    Reply
  14. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Tweeted it!
    Reply
  15. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:04 am

    This sounds like my kind of book, I'd love to check it out!
    Reply
  16. nik says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    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. ;)
    Reply
  17. Megan's Cookin' says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/MeganPires/status/222497053413085184
    Reply
  18. Megan's Cookin' says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    I’m now following Cheryl on Twitter!
    Reply
  19. Megan's Cookin' says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    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. :/
    Reply
  20. amy marantino says

    July 9, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    i tweeted - https://twitter.com/onitnaram/status/222481062981414914
    Reply
  21. amy marantino says

    July 9, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    both you and the book are very pretty
    Reply
  22. Suzanne says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Beautiful cookbook and cake, I followed Cheryl on Twitter. Just lovely!!
    Reply
  23. Kate | Food Babbles says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway!
    Reply
  24. Kate | Food Babbles says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    I follow Cheryl on Twitter
    Reply
  25. Kate | Food Babbles says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    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."
    Reply
  26. kelley {mountainmamacooks} says

    July 9, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    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!
    Reply
  27. Linda S. says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I'm following you on twitter (ljskop).
    Reply
  28. Linda S. says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I love the idea of adding nutmeg to fruit; it really heightens the flavor.
    Reply
  29. Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    What a great book! I would love it. And I think you're pretty. :) Heather
    Reply
  30. namuelle says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Congrats ! This cake looks so yummy !!! thanks for sharing your amazing recipes ! Regards from Southern France
    Reply
  31. Lyn says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Following Cheryl @sternmanrule on twitter
    Reply
  32. Cindy B. says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    I tweeted.
    Reply
  33. Lyn says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    This cake looks delicious! Adding Blueberries to grocery list...
    Reply
  34. Cindy B. says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I follow Cheryl on Twitter.
    Reply
  35. Cindy B. says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Your cake look delicious, love blueberries, thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  36. Suzy Arnette says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Gorgeous cake! I'll be making that this weekend!!!
    Reply
  37. Karin - The F Girl says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    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. :)
    Reply
  38. Gabrielle says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I definitely think I need this cookbook in my collection. We have been trying new fruits and veggies thanks to our local CSA!
    Reply
  39. Lizzy says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:13 am

    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.
    Reply
  40. Cathy @ Noble Pig says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:09 am

    I love this and yes many cakes I find are better after on overnight sleep. Love the blueberries this time of year!!
    Reply
  41. cindy says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I just tweeted- I just entered to win the ‘Ripe’ cookbook from @creativculinary & @sternmanrule Enter here: http://su.pr/1xw9JL #giveaway
    Reply
  42. cindy says

    July 9, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I followed Cheryl on Twitter.
    Reply
  43. cindy says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I would love to win the cookbook. What a lovely cover and really need a cookbook that deals with fruits and vegetables.
    Reply
  44. Hanaa says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:44 am

    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.
    Reply
  45. Holly says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:37 am

    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!
    Reply
  46. Karen Harris says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:05 am

    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.
    Reply
  47. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:55 am

    I tweeted the giveaway.
    Reply
  48. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:54 am

    I'm now following Cheryl on Twitter!
    Reply
  49. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Oh my gosh, what a beautiful cookbook. I must have a copy right away!
    Reply
  50. JoAnn says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:45 am

    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 :)
    Reply
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