Very Berry Cake

 

Ingredients:

1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened    3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar    2 large eggs, at room temperature    2 tablespoons plus 1 cup heavy cream    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract     1/4 teaspoon salt    1 cup flour    1 cup mixed fresh berries, plus more for garnish      2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

 Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly grease and lightly flour a 9” square or round cake pan

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until pale, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons cream, the vanilla and the salt and mix until combined, scraping as necessary. Beat in the flour until incorporated. Using a spatula, gently stir in the berries.

Spoon the batter into prepared cake pan. Top with a few berries and sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar over the cake. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan, then run a knife around the edges and remove.

3. In a small bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup cream with the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon until soft peaks form. Serve with the cake.

 

Yields

6 servings