Baking with Berries
Ingredients
- Cake Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Berries:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Scatter the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before serving.
Berries are a sweet and juicy addition to any baked goods, adding a pop of color and flavor to your dessert. Whether you're using strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of all three, these little fruits pack a big punch. In this simple and delicious cake recipe, the juicy berries are scattered on top of a fluffy and buttery batter, creating a perfectly balanced sweet treat. So why not head to your local farmer's market, pick up some fresh berries, and start baking with berries today?
