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Simple Homemade Berry Cake

A delightful cake that combines the sweetness of fresh berries with a soft, buttery cake, perfect for gatherings and family baking projects.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence
Berries
  • 2 cups Mixed fresh berries (like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with softened butter and dust it lightly with flour.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh berries, keeping them whole.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve warm or at room temperature with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

To enhance flavor, incorporate lemon zest or mix different berries. Monitor baking time closely as ovens vary. For storage, keep cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.