Description
Looking for the best berry cake recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so moist perfect for spring celebrations or birthdays! Whether you’re after a healthy brunch idea or a simple dessert, this cake delivers every time. Great for parties, freezer-friendly, and totally beginner-friendly. Save this easy berry cake recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare four 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly into pans and bake 25–28 minutes.
- Cool layers on a rack after resting 10 minutes in pans.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped cream and mashed berries.
- Layer cake with frosting and fresh berries in between.
- Frost the outside and top with berries, chill before serving.
Notes
- Freeze cake layers for 15 minutes before frosting for easier assembly.
- Use a mix of berries for varied flavor and color.
- Chill the finished cake for clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg