Light, fruity, and creamy – this cake is perfect for any occasion! Fresh strawberries and blueberries come together with rich cream cheese for a delicious dessert.
INGREDIENTS:
• For the cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
• For the cream cheese filling: 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
• For the fruit topping: 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round pan.
2. Make the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake batter in the pan. 6. Add the fruit topping: Sprinkle sliced strawberries and blueberries over the cream cheese layer.
7. Cover with the remaining batter: Carefully spoon the remaining cake batter over the top of the fruit layer.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before serving.
9. Optional ingredient: Garnish the cake with extra fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Enjoy this creamy and fruity cake with every bite! 🍓 🫐🍰