Once upon a time, there was a magical cake called “The Best Berry Cake.” This cake was very special because it was full of yummy berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
To make this cake, you need some simple things: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and lots of berries. First, you mix the flour, sugar, eggs, and butter in a big bowl. Then, you add all the berries and stir gently.
After that, you pour the mixture into a cake pan and bake it in the oven. When it’s ready, the cake is soft, sweet, and full of delicious berries.
Everyone who tasted “The Best Berry Cake” loved it and said it was the yummiest cake ever!
THE TRICK TO THIS CAKE:
I’ve noticed that baked goods can taste and feel different depending on how they’re shaped and baked. For example, my French baguettes taste different from round loaves made with the same dough. It’s the same with this cake.
We tried baking this cake in shallow tart pans and larger cake pans, but the best texture comes from baking it in a 6-inch round cake pan that’s 3 inches deep. An 8-inch round pan works too, but the cake turns out a little different not as moist inside and crispy outside at the same time.
THE INGREDIENTS:
This “THE BEST BERRY CAKE” cake needs basic ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and eggs. You might not have almond flour and mixed berries in your pantry.
Our favorite mixed berries for this cake are blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries. These berries add just enough tartness to balance out the sweetness of the cake.
Feel free to try different berry combinations too! There are lots of options to explore.
MAKING THE BEST BERRY CAKE :
To make this “THE BEST BERRY CAKE” cake extra special, we start by browning the butter, which gives it a delicious nutty smell. This is a trick that makes our berry cake taste different from others.
Once the batter is ready, pour it into a greased and lined cake pan. Sprinkle the top with berries. Don’t mix them in because they’ll add too much color to the batter.
The baking time depends on whether you use fresh or frozen berries. Frozen berries take longer to bake. If you use a larger but shallow pan, it will bake faster.
SERVING:
When the cake is done, take it out of the oven and let it cool on a rack for 20-30 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges, then carefully remove it from the pan and put it on a plate. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve.
This “THE BEST BERRY CAKE” cake tastes even better if you chill it overnight in the fridge. But that might be hard because it smells so good you might want to eat it right away!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups mixed berries frozen or fresh
- 6 ½ Tbsp unsalted butter plus more to grease the pan
- 4 egg whites
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour plus more to dust the pan
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for topping
INSTRUCTIONA
PREHEAT THE OVEN:
Heat the oven to 350°F (about as hot as a warm sunny day!).
PREPARE THE CAKE PAN:
Put a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of a 6-inch round cake pan. Rub some butter all over the inside of the pan, then sprinkle a bit of flour inside (like dusting magic!).
MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS:
In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, and sugar. Leave it aside for now.
WHIP THE EGG WHITES:
In a smaller bowl, beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt until they become stiff and fluffy, like clouds! Set this aside gently.
BROWN THE BUTTER:
In a small saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Take it off the heat and let it cool for a bit. Stir in the vanilla extract when it’s cooler.
MIX EVERYTHING:
Carefully fold the butter mixture into the flour and sugar mixture until it’s all mixed nicely.
POUR THE BATTER:
Pour this batter into the cake pan you prepared earlier.
ADD BERRIES:
If you have fresh berries, make sure they’re clean and dry. If they’re frozen, just use them as they are. Sprinkle them evenly on top of the batter.
BAKE THE CAKE:
Bake the cake for 75 to 90 minutes. Check if it’s done by poking a toothpick into the middle. It should come out clean without any wet batter on it, but a few crumbs are okay!
COOL AND SERVE:
Let the cake cool for 20-30 minutes. Carefully take it out of the pan and put it on a plate. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top, like magic dust, and then it’s ready to eat!
NOTES:
For the best results, use a kitchen scale to weigh the ingredients in grams. It helps make the cake just right!
NUTRITION:
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- Calories: 243 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
- Sodium: 32 mg
- Potassium: 51 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 22 g
- Vitamin A: 296 IU
- Vitamin C: 1 mg
- Calcium: 23 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
CONCLUSION
This berry cake is super yummy and fun to make! It’s soft, sweet, and filled with tasty berries. You can make it with just a few simple steps. Enjoy your delicious berry cake with family and friends!
