Silesian Blueberry Cake (Ciasto jagodowe śląskie)

Ciasto jagodowe śląskie, or Silesian Blueberry Cake, is a traditional dessert from the Silesian region of Poland. This delicious cake is made with fresh blueberries and has a crumbly, buttery crust that pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart flavor of the berries.

Silesian Blueberry Cake (Ciasto jagodowe śląskie)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the egg and vanilla extract together. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
  5. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared cake pan.
  6. Sprinkle half of the blueberries over the crust.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough over the blueberries.
  8. Top with the remaining blueberries.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
3g
Fat
11g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Pastry cutter (or use fingers) Wire rack

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Silesian Blueberry Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For the best results, use fresh, ripe blueberries for this recipe. Frozen blueberries can be used, but they may release more liquid during baking.

Cost

$10