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Perfect Berry Sweet Baby Shower Layer Cake Easy Homemade Recipe with Fresh Berries

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A light and festive vanilla sponge layer cake with whipped cream and fresh berries, perfect for baby showers and celebrations. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients with fresh citrus and berries for a delicious, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup (150g) blueberries
  • 1 cup (125g) raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk with sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops and gently tap the pans to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  8. Remove cakes from oven and cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges, invert cakes onto racks, and cool completely (30-40 minutes).
  9. While cakes cool, whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then whip until stiff peaks form.
  10. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream over it and scatter fresh berries on top. Add second layer and frost top and sides with whipped cream. Decorate with remaining berries.
  11. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and whipped cream set.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Pat berries dry if very juicy to prevent soggy cake. Line pans with parchment paper for easy removal. Cake layers can be baked a day ahead and stored wrapped. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and plant-based yogurt. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.

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