Berry Bliss Layer Cake
This Berry Bliss Layer Cake is a delightful and visually stunning dessert that celebrates the flavors of summer with layers of fresh strawberries and blueberries. This two-layer cake features a moist and fluffy red cake infused with sweet strawberries, topped with a vibrant blue cake bursting with juicy blueberries, all covered in luscious vanilla frosting. Perfect for celebrations, barbecues, or simply to indulge your sweet tooth, this recipe is inspired by NcMysteryShopper's strawberries 'n cream bread. Whether you choose to stack the red cake on top of the blue or vice versa, you’ll have a beautiful and festive treat that’s sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy this patriotic dessert that’s as delicious as it is colorful!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups (measured and sifted)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (sifted)
Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (sifted)
Salt
1 teaspoon (fine)
Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (ground)
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (divided)
Light brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed, optional for added sweetness)
Eggs
4 (large, room temperature)
Sour cream
1 cup (room temperature)
Vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (pure)
Fresh strawberries
2 1/2 cups (coarsely chopped)
Red food coloring
3-5 drops (to achieve desired color)
Fresh blueberries
2 1/2 cups (whole)
Blue food coloring
3-5 drops (to achieve desired color)
Vanilla frosting
2 cups (for decorating)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk well to combine and then set aside.
3
In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
4
Gradually add in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar, mixing until the mixture is light and airy.
5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream, vanilla extract, and food coloring for the red cake (strawberries). Mix well until fully combined.
6
Carefully add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
7
Fold in the coarsely chopped strawberries, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
8
Grease and flour a round cake tin, then pour the red batter into the prepared pan.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the strawberries have released a lot of juice, expect to add up to 15 minutes more to the baking time.
10
Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11
Repeat the same steps for the blue layer, using the blueberries and blue food coloring instead.
12
Once both layers have completely cooled, spread a thick layer of vanilla frosting on top of the blue layer.
13
Carefully place the red cake on top of the frosted blue layer and frost the top and sides of the red cake as well. Cut into slices and serve!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Berry Bliss Layer Cake?
The Berry Bliss Layer Cake is a moist and fluffy two-layer dessert featuring a strawberry-infused red cake and a blueberry-filled blue cake, covered in vanilla frosting.
What inspired this recipe?
This recipe is inspired by NcMysteryShopper's strawberries 'n cream bread.
How many layers does the Berry Bliss Cake have?
This is a two-layer cake consisting of a red strawberry layer and a blue blueberry layer.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What ingredients are in the dry mixture?
The dry mixture includes all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
How long does each cake layer need to bake?
Each layer should bake for 60 to 65 minutes, though extra time may be needed if the berries are very juicy.
What should I do if the strawberries release a lot of juice?
If the strawberries release a lot of juice, you should expect to add up to 15 minutes more to the baking time.
What kind of frosting is used for this cake?
The recipe calls for two cups of vanilla frosting for the layers and the exterior.
Should the eggs be at a specific temperature?
Yes, the recipe specifies using four large eggs at room temperature.
How do I prepare the fresh strawberries for the red cake?
The fresh strawberries should be coarsely chopped before being folded into the batter.
How do I prepare the blueberries for the blue cake?
The blueberries are used whole in the blue batter.
How much food coloring is needed for the cakes?
Use 3 to 5 drops of food coloring for each layer to achieve the desired red and blue colors.
What is the recommended cooling process?
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
How do I assemble the cake layers?
Spread frosting on top of the blue layer, place the red cake on top, and then frost the top and sides of the red cake.
Does the order of stacking matter?
No, you can choose to stack the red cake on top of the blue or vice versa.
What is the role of sour cream in this recipe?
Sour cream is added to the wet mixture to help make the cake moist and fluffy.
How much flour is required?
The recipe requires 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, measured and sifted.
What sugars are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of light brown sugar.
Is brown sugar mandatory?
The light brown sugar is optional but recommended for added sweetness.
How do I know when the cake is finished baking?
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How should I combine the dry and wet ingredients?
Carefully add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until just moistened, being careful not to overmix.
How do I ensure the berries are distributed evenly?
Gently fold the berries into the batter to ensure even distribution.
How do I prepare the cake tin?
Grease and flour a round cake tin before pouring in the batter.
What is the first step in the creaming process?
Cream the softened butter with an electric mixer until it is smooth and fluffy.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
What type of salt should I use?
The recipe suggests using 1 teaspoon of fine salt.
Why is this cake considered patriotic?
The combination of red (strawberry) and blue (blueberry) layers creates a festive, patriotic look perfect for summer celebrations.
Can I use an electric mixer for the whole process?
An electric mixer is recommended for creaming butter and sugar, but you should stir in the dry ingredients and fold in the fruit gently by hand.
How many eggs are needed for the entire recipe?
The recipe requires 4 large eggs in total.
What is the texture of the cake?
The cake is described as moist and fluffy.