Description
This delightful brunch bake features tender cake-like texture bursting with vibrant pink and red berries, perfect for celebrating friendship. It’s easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups (approx. 300g) Mixed Berries (strawberries, raspberries, red currants), fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract (and lemon zest, if using) until smooth.
- 4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in berries carefully.
- 5. Bake: Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6. Cool and Serve: Let cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins