How to Make a Quick and Easy Berry Cake for Summer

When summer comes around, fresh juicy berries are abundant and what better way to enjoy them than in a berry cake? A quick and easy berry cake is not just a dessert, it is a celebration of summer in every bite. This recipe is perfect for those days when you want to whip up something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.

Light and fluffy with bursts of berry flavor, this cake is the perfect balance of simplicity and indulgence. It is the kind of cake you can serve with pride at a backyard BBQ or with your afternoon tea. With just a few ingredients and a few simple steps, you will have a cake that is moist, fluffy and full of fresh berry goodness.

Whatever your favorite berries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or a mix of all three, get your bowl out and get those summer berries into a cake!

A Quick Summer Treat: Easy Berry Cake Recipe

A berry cake is a summer celebration of flavors, light and fluffy texture and juicy fresh berries. Whether strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or a mix of your faves, this cake is naturally sweet and tangy. Here is how to make this tangy cake:

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups- maida
• ¾ cup- sugar
• ½ cup- butter
• 2- eggs
• ½ cup- milk
• 1 tsp- vanilla extract
• 1 ½ tsp- baking powder
• ¼ tsp- salt
• 1 ½ cups- mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 tsp- lemon zest

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C, grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, sift together maida, baking powder and salt. Set it aside.
3. In a big bowl, whip the softened butter and sugar together using a hand mixer until pale and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one by one, then the vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix it until smooth but do not overbeat.
6. Fold in the mixed berries and lemon zest using a spatula. Set aside a few berries for topping.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top. Top with reserved berries.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then onto a wire rack. Serve as is or with whipped cream.

Types Of Berry Cakes To Make At Home

1. Mixed Berry Cake

A mix of all the berries from strawberries, blueberries, raspberries to blackberries. A moist sponge with sweet and tart bursts in every bite. The berries are folded into the batter so they keep their shape, garnished with powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream on top is the finishing touch.

2. Strawberry Shortcake

The soft layers of sponge cake that are infused with vanilla are used to form the base of this classic dessert. The sweetened strawberries which are slightly macerated to release their juice, are sandwiched between layers of whipped cream. The juice seeps into the sponge making it moist and flavored.

3. Blueberry Lemon Cake

Blueberries and lemons are a match made in heaven making this a tangy and sweet treat. The lemon zest in the batter gives a lovely citrus aroma and the blueberries add juicy bursts. A light lemon glaze or cream cheese frosting takes it to the next level. The yellow sponge and deep blue berries are as pretty as it is tasty.

4. Raspberry Almond Cake

Raspberries are elevated with the richness of almond flour to make this cake, fresh raspberries are layered into the batter creating pockets of tart, juicy goodness. Almond flakes on top give a nice crunch and a dusting of powdered sugar is the finishing touch.

5. Blackberry Upside-Down Cake

To make a blackberry upside-down cake, the blackberries are caramelized with sugar and butter and placed at the bottom of the pan before the batter is poured on top. When baked and flipped, the glossy, sticky blackberry layer is the star.

6. Strawberry Cheesecake

With a buttery biscuit crust, creamy cheesecake filling and a glossy strawberry compote, this is a berry lover’s dream. The cheesecake filling is vanilla and lemon infused and pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy strawberry topping, it is chilled overnight and served with fresh strawberries on top.

7. Triple Berry Torte

This showstopper layers a tender sponge cake with fresh cream and a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Each layer is spread with fresh berries, ensuring a burst of flavor in every slice. The final layer is topped with a glossy berry glaze or a scattering of whole berries for an elegant finish.