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Easy Fluffy One-Bowl Vanilla Cake Recipe with Fresh Berries Perfect for Beginners

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A light and moist vanilla cake made in one bowl, featuring fresh berries for a juicy burst. Perfect for beginners and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk or almond milk
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups (150–225 g) fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light, pale, and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk in thirds and halves respectively, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh berries using a rubber spatula to avoid crushing them.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking at 35 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid a dense cake. Fold berries gently to keep them intact and prevent color bleeding. Oven temperatures may vary; tent with foil if browning too fast. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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