Description
This Kid-Friendly Summer Berry Pound Cake is a simple and delicious dessert perfect for families. It combines juicy summer berries with a tender pound cake, making it a hit even with picky eaters.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting berries)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, gently toss the mixed fresh berries with 1 tablespoon of flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Fold the floured berries into the cake batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe summer berries for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined for a tender cake.
- Tossing berries in flour helps them suspend evenly in the cake.
- This cake stores well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 35-45g
- Sodium: 150-200mg
- Fat: 18-22g
- Saturated Fat: 11-14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45-55g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 4-6g
- Cholesterol: 80-100mg