Make this beautiful berry cake for your mama this Mother’s Day and put a big smile on her face! She deserves it. Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mothers out there!
This cake is soft, moist, and bursting with juicy berries, with a hint of fresh lemon zest in every bite. It’s also a wonderful way to use up any berries you have sitting in your fridge, and the best part? It couldn’t be easier to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour all purpose
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup blue berries
- 1/3 cup black berries
- 2/3 cup strawberries, cut
- 2 eggs room,temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and sea salt until well combined.
- Coat the berries. Add the blueberries, blackberries, and chopped strawberries to the dry ingredients. Gently toss until the berries are coated in flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Combine the batter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently mix until everything is just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Fill the cake pan. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Add a few extra berries on top for a beautiful finish.
- Bake. Place the cake on the second rack from the bottom and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it. Transfer to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.
- Finish and enjoy! Once cooled, dust the top generously with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Notes & Tips
Use room-temperature eggs and sour cream for a smoother batter and a more even bake. You can also use whatever combination of berries you have on hand, making this cake as versatile as it is delicious!
Bake it with love, serve it to your mama, and make her day a little sweeter. Happy Mother’s Day!