Description
This Simple Homemade Berry Cake is a delightful and moist dessert combining fluffy cake layers with fresh mixed berries. Perfect for any occasion, it balances sweetness with the natural tartness of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence
Filling
- 2 cups Mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter, then dust it with flour to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Cream Butter and Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate air for a light texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter and egg mixture, alternating with milk. Stir gently until the batter is just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Berries: Gently fold in the fresh mixed berries to distribute them evenly without crushing.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is done.
- Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer and Cool Completely: Turn the cake out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely to room temperature before serving.
- Serve: Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Enjoy: Slice and enjoy this moist, berry-filled cake as a delightful dessert or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined to maintain cake tenderness.
- If fresh berries are not available, frozen berries can be used but thaw and drain excess moisture before folding into the batter.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before dusting with powdered sugar or serving with toppings.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
