Spring is a wonderful time of year when the world comes to life with colorful flowers and fresh fruits. And what better way to celebrate this vibrant season than with a delicious homemade cake filled with the freshest and juiciest berries? Our Spring-Inspired Fruit Cake is not just a treat for the taste buds, but it’s also a feast for the eyes, with its rich assortment of bright berries and lemon zest. It’s a dessert that perfectly captures the essence of spring – light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. So gather up your favorite fruits, and let’s get baking!
Fruit cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- two teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- four large eggs
- one teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and mixing until just combined.
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Gently fold in the diced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, being careful not to crush the berries.
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Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
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Slice and serve the cake with whipped cream, if desired.
