Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the most irresistible berry sponge cake that screams spring! This stunning dessert isn't just a cake - it's a celebration of vibrant flavors and seasonal freshness that will make your guests wonder how you became such a culinary genius. With a perfect balance of light, fluffy sponge and juicy mixed berries, this recipe transforms an ordinary dessert into an extraordinary experience that looks like it came straight from a professional bakery.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups mixed berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and gradually add the milk, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Arrange half of the mixed berries at the bottom of the prepared cake pan, creating a decorative pattern.
- Pour the cake batter evenly over the berries, ensuring they are completely covered.
- Sprinkle the remaining berries on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully turn out the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before serving.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream before presenting.
Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Berry Selection: Use a mix of fresh seasonal berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries for maximum flavor complexity.
- Avoid Overmixing: Gently fold flour mixture to prevent tough cake texture - stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Berry Placement: Arranging berries at the bottom creates a beautiful, surprise fruit layer when you flip the cake.
- Toothpick Test: Always check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow cake to cool completely before removing from pan to maintain structural integrity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 85mg
