Description
A light and elegant vanilla layer cake filled with fresh mixed berries and whipped cream or buttercream frosting, perfect for spring and summer celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Extra berries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream. Beat until fluffy.
- Once cakes are cool, spread frosting between layers and on top. Add berries between layers and on top for decoration.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and rise.
- Dry berries gently with paper towels before adding to the cake to avoid sogginess.
- For a lighter option, substitute whipped cream for the buttercream frosting.
- Best served the same day for freshest berry flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg