Fresh Berry Summer Cake

A light cake for hot days. Airy sponge, lemon cream, and fresh berries protected by a thin glaze.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 3 hrs
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Cake Pan
  • Brush
  • Whisk
  • Zester

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat 350°F (180°C). Grease/flour pan.

Tip: Basic.
2

Sift flour, powder, salt.

Tip: Balance.
3

Cream butter/sugar, add eggs.

Tip: Structure.
4

Add milk/vanilla, then flour.

Tip: Don't overmix.
5

Bake 25-30 mins. Cool.

Tip: Cold base needed.
6

Frosting: Whip cream. Mix cheese/sugar/zest. Fold.

Tip: Lemon cuts fat.
7

Frost and top with fruit.

Tip: Dry fruit first.
8

Apply glaze.

Tip: Prevents browning.

Recipe FAQ

Frozen fruit?
Not for topping (too wet). Okay inside batter.
Sliding fruit?
Dry fruit before placing.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter (room temp)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.1 lb Fresh Berries
  • 10 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest
  • 1 packet Cake Glaze (or Apricot Jam)