Description
A delightful Vanilla Berry Layer Cake that combines fluffy vanilla cake layers with fresh berries and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cool, layer them with whipped cream and mixed berries in between each layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream and decorate with additional berries.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
- Make sure the berries are fresh and washed before using.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vanilla Berry Layer Cake, dessert, cake recipe, berry cake