Description
This easy Berry Cake recipe is a moist and tender dessert bursting with fresh berries and balanced sweetness, perfect for any occasion from casual snacks to special celebrations. With simple ingredients and quick baking, it offers a moist crumb and vibrant berry flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
Fresh Berries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries), washed and patted dry
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan to prevent sticking. Wash and gently pat dry the fresh berries.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, creating a tender crumb base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to maintain an even texture, then add the vanilla extract to enhance the cake’s aroma and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients Separately: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder to ensure even leavening and prevent clumps.
- Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture in batches, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in Fresh Berries: Gently fold the fresh berries into the batter using a spatula, distributing them evenly without crushing to avoid coloring the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Use eggs and butter at room temperature for smoother mixing and better rise.
- Fresh berries are preferred over frozen to maintain shape and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent a tough cake.
- Fold berries gently to avoid crushing and batter discoloration.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: berry cake, fresh berry dessert, easy cake recipe, berry dessert, quick bake cake