Description
This simple berry cake is loaded with fresh or frozen mixed berries and has the most delicious crackly sugar top. The berries are tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture, then fresh lemon juice is squeezed over the berry mixture, which brightens the flavors of the berries and balances the sweetness. The berries are folded into the cake batter and granulated sugar is sprinkled on top. As the cake bakes, the sugar on top creates a crackly, caramelized sugar crust that adds a delicious contrast of texture with the ultra-soft and fluffy cake. Enjoy this cake as a breakfast or brunch treat, or as a dessert. Either way, it’s delicious!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Berries
- 1 cup mixed berries (I used red and black raspberry and blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Line a 9-inch round baking pan with a parchment paper circle on the bottom. Spray the bottom and sides with nonstick spray.
2. Make the cake. In a large bowl, add the sugar, oil, melted butter, eggs, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Add in the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix just until combined.
3. Make the berry mixture. Add the mixed berries to a bowl. Add the sugar, cinnamon and flour. Toss to combine. Squeeze the lemon juice over the berry mixture.
4. Add the berry mixture to the batter and use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold the mixture into the batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle ¼ cup granulated sugar over top of the cake.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool completely in the pan, then turn out onto a serving plate. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American