Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our Patriotic Berry Cake, a stunning three-layer dessert that combines luscious strawberry and blueberry fillings. This visually captivating cake is perfect for barbecues, picnics, and Fourth of July celebrations. With its airy white cake layers and light whipped cream frosting, it’s not only a treat for the taste buds but also an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to make and sure to impress guests, this berry-filled delight will become your go-to summer dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups cake flour
- 6 ounces frozen strawberries
- 6 ounces frozen blueberries
- 3 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- Fresh strawberries and blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry and blueberry fillings by cooking the fruits with sugar and water until thickened. Let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter and sugar, then mix in flour, baking powder, milk, almond extract, and egg whites until just combined.
- Divide batter among three greased 8-inch round pans and bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers completely before assembling: spread strawberry filling on one layer, blueberry filling on another, and stack.
- Frost with whipped cream made from heavy cream and powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg