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Mixed berry cake served
Simple and fresh homemade mixed berry cake

Mixed Berry Pound Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This cake belongs to the pound cake family, where a rich emulsion of butter and eggs provides moistness. The dense crumb forms a perfect bed for juicy forest fruits: supporting them while they bake into jammy pockets, creating an exciting contrast with the sweet batter.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Cake Pan - Or a small rectangular tin.
  • Mixing Bowl - For the batter.
  • Spatula - For gently folding in fruit.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line pan with parchment paper. Mix flour with baking powder and salt.

Tip: Salt enhances sweet flavors, don't skip it!
2 ✓

Beat eggs with sugar until pale and voluminous (ribbon stage), then drizzle in the lukewarm melted butter, milk, and vanilla.

Tip: Whipping incorporates air, while the melted butter ensures moistness.
3 ✓

Fold the flour mixture into the liquid base. Mix until smooth but do not overwork.

Tip: Overmixing develops gluten, potentially making the cake tough.
4 ✓

Gently fold half of the berries into the batter.

Tip: If using frozen fruit, toss in a spoonful of flour first to prevent sinking.
5 ✓

Pour batter into the pan and scatter the remaining berries on top.

Tip: Berries on top will sink slightly but remain visible for a rustic look.
6 ✓

Bake for 35-40 minutes (toothpick test). Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Tip: Hot cake structure is weak; removing it too soon can cause it to break.
7 ✓

Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Tip: Best served warm!

Recipe FAQ

Can I use frozen fruit?
Yes, but don't thaw it! Toss frozen berries in flour and add them to the batter frozen, otherwise they will bleed color and make the cake soggy.
Why did the fruit sink?
The batter was too thin or the fruit pieces too heavy. Tossing them in flour helps create friction.
Center is raw, top is burning.
Cover loosely with foil and continue baking at a lower temperature.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter (lukewarm)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries (raspberry, blueberry, blackberry)
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract