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Home » Cake & Cupcakes » Easy One-Bowl Mixed Berry Cake

Easy One-Bowl Mixed Berry Cake

Published: May 26, 2016 · Modified: May 30, 2019 by Allison · 45 Comments

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Easy One-Bowl Mixed Berry Cake – A tender vanilla cake flavored with a touch of almond extract and filled with fresh berries. This easy cake is made in one bowl in under an hour. This will be your go-to summer dessert.

Close up of a slice of berry cake topped with whipped cream and berries.

Friends!!! It’s almost Memorial Day weekend!!! Are you looking forward to it?! I can’t wait!! Also, how many explanation points can I use in the first paragraph of this post?! So far I’m at 10. Should I stop? Heehee. Sorry for my over excitement.

We have a low key weekend planned – a trip to the farmers market, taking Jake on a few bike rides (he’s learning to ride without training wheels!), recipe testing new ice cream and cocktail recipes, and firing up the grill (← cliché, I know).

Slices of berry cake on a white plate.

I had to get this recipe to you because this is the perfect dessert for your holiday weekend. It is super easy; quite possibly the easiest cake I’ve ever made. This dessert also happens to be red, white, and blue (again with the clichés). Seriously though, this cake needs to be on your table this weekend.

It is a simple single layer 8×8 square cake flavored with vanilla and almond extract and filled with fresh berries. The batter is made in one bowl (no need to separate wet and dry ingredients) in under 10 minutes! I used a mixture of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, but feel free to use whatever mixture of berries you have on hand. I would suggest using at least two different varieties for a contrast of flavor.

Slice of berry cake topped with whipped cream and berries.

You can easily pack this up and bring it along to a potluck, BBQ, or picnic, or you can just keep it on your kitchen counter and nibble it throughout the day.

Fair warning: this cake goes down so easily. Too easily. One piece leads to another, and if you even think about approaching the pan with a fork in hand, just be prepared to finish it. You’ll have trouble walking away. Trust me.

There’s enough fruit in this that it could technically be eaten for breakfast, but with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it really is a perfect dessert. Enjoy!

Have a fun weekend and eat something delicious! See you back here next week.

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Close up of a slice of berry cake topped with whipped cream and berries.

Easy One-Bowl Mixed Berry Cake

A tender vanilla cake flavored with a touch of almond extract and filled with fresh berries. This easy cake is made in one bowl in under an hour. This will be your go-to summer dessert!
4.67 from 9 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups fresh berries, larger berries halved or quartered
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sparkling sugar or turbinado sugar
  • Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8" inch square pan.
  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
  • Add the eggs and extracts, beating until thoroughly combined and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Add the flour and mix until combined. The batter should be smooth and stiff.
  • Spread the batter in the pan and place the berries on top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake the cake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Adapted from King Arthur Flour.
This cake is best the day it is made.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Jen

    January 25, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    I made it today with frozen berries. I thawed them first in a strainer so extra moisture drained. It did need an extra 20 min, but it worked well and was delicious! I will try again next time with thawed berries tossed in flour as some mentioned, and see if that reduces the bake time at all.

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 26, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      I’m glad that worked out for you. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Henriett

    April 11, 2021 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    Delicious cake.I left almond and vanilla extract out(haven’t had any),used vanilla sugar.It worked well.
    It is absolutely light and very delicious.
    Thanks for this amazing and easy cake recipe.

    Reply
    • Allison

      April 14, 2021 at 10:48 am

      You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Hope

    April 19, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    Hello. To make this in a 9×13 pan, would all the ingredients be doubled?

    Reply
    • Allison

      April 20, 2021 at 8:59 am

      Yes, most likely. I haven’t tried it, but with most recipes that works. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Hope

    April 24, 2021 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    This is a very tasty, light cake. It was simple and quick to prepare. I used fresh blueberries and strawberries. I plan on using this quite a bit during the Summer.

    Reply
    • Allison

      April 24, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Fantastic! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Lisa

    May 19, 2021 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    Very easy recipe and so delicious 😋
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Allison

      May 19, 2021 at 9:43 am

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Betty

    August 07, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    Turned out good

    Reply
  7. Nithya

    January 12, 2022 at 1:44 am

    What is the 1 cup measurement here 240 or 250 ml? Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 19, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      240 ml. Enjoy!

      Reply
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