Berry Citrus Fusion Photo Cake
A vibrant photo cake featuring layers of zesty citrus and fresh berries, perfect for any celebration. This cake combines the tanginess of lemon and orange with the sweetness of strawberries and blueberries, creating a refreshing dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Step 6:
Fold in the lemon and orange zest gently into the batter.
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Step 7:
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 8:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 9:
In a bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
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Step 10:
Once the cake is cool, spread a layer of whipped cream on top and decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
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Step 11:
Slice the cake and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert.