Berry Cake
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Berry Cake
Description
The Berry Cake uses almond flour and all-purpose flour combined with sugar and folded with stiffly beaten egg whites to yield a batter that is airy yet moist. Browned butter imparts a nutty flavor and soft texture, enhanced by vanilla extract. The batter is baked in a prepared round pan that has been greased and floured for easy release.
Fresh or frozen mixed berries are arranged on top before baking, which allows them to gently roast into the cake, contributing bursts of tartness and moisture throughout. The finished cake has a soft, tender crumb contrasted with the fruity brightness from the berries. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a subtle sweetness and visual appeal.
Measuring ingredients by weight is recommended for precision. The cake serves well as a dessert or breakfast treat, appreciated for its balanced sweetness and berry-infused texture. Using frozen berries requires no prior washing, simplifying preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries frozen or fresh
- 6 1/2 Tbsp butter plus more to grease the pan, unsalted
- 4 egg white
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour plus more to dust the pan
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Line the bottom of a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, grease the pan with butter, and then dust it lightly with flour.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, the all-purpose flour, and the sugar. Set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt together until they reach stiff peaks. Then, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the flour and sugar mixture. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt and brown the butter. Once the butter is golden brown, slightly frothy, and obtains a nutty aroma, remove it from the heat immediately. Cool the butter for a couple of minutes then stir in the vanilla extract. Gently mix the butter mixture into the previous batter until it is homogeneous.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- If you are using fresh berries, wash and dry them well. If you are using frozen berries, there is no need to wash them.
- Evenly place the fresh or frozen berries on top of the batter in the pan.
- Bake the cake for 75 to 90 minutes. To check the doneness of the cake, insert a toothpick in the center of the cake, there should not be any liquid batter on the toothpick, but it should have some residue. Make sure not to overbake it!
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 20-30 minutes and carefully remove it from the baking pan. Transfer the cake onto a serving platter and dust the cake with powdered sugar. Then, serve.
Notes
- For best accuracy, weigh ingredients in grams using a kitchen scale when preparing the cake.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 81/8 cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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