Mixed Berry Cake
A delicious Mixed Berry Cake that combines ripe berries with a buttery cake, creating a dessert filled with summer memories.
Ingredients
Berries
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) Use fresh for best flavor.
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped Fresh strawberries are preferable.
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) Choose ripe berries.
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and halved Use sweet cherries.
Cake Mix
- 1 box yellow cake mix Opt for organic if available.
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced Kerrygold recommended for richer flavor.
Topping
- to taste whipped cream Optional, but highly recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Generously spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with a non-stick spray.
- Spread the blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the berry layer, taking care to cover all the fruit.
- Distribute the cold diced butter evenly over the dry cake mix.
Baking
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to set.
Serving
- Spoon on whipped cream before serving if desired.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For make-ahead instructions, assemble the layers a day in advance and refrigerate.