Easy Berry Cake with Crumb Topping
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4.9
Easy Berry Cake with Crumb Topping
Description
The recipe begins by beating eggs and sugar until thick, then adding light olive oil followed by a mixture of flour and baking powder with lemon zest and vanilla extract. A splash of seltzer water lightens the batter before folding in mixed berries, which include a combination of hulled and halved strawberries, whole blueberries, and blackberries. The batter is evenly spread in a springform pan lined with parchment paper.
The crumb topping is made by rubbing softened unsalted butter into flour, sugar, and sea salt until coarse crumbs form. The topping is spread over the berries before baking. The cake is baked until the topping is golden and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, resulting in a moist crumb with a nutty, crisp topping and sweet, juicy berries throughout.
This cake is suitable for serving at breakfast or dessert, pairing well with coffee or tea. It can be baked with fresh or frozen berries and enjoyed as a seasonal treat. The lemon zest adds a bright note that complements the berries.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Berry Cake:
- 3 egg room temp, large
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil light
- 2 cups all-purpose flour measured correctly
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest from 1 large lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup seltzer water or club soda
- 10 oz mixed berries 2 cups*
Ingredients for Crumb Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tbsp butter softened, unsalted
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
How to Make Berry Crumb Cake Recipe:
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line the bottom of a springform pan with a ring of parchment paper. Grease sides lightly with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat together eggs and sugar on high speed 5 minutes until thick. Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Add 1/2 flour mixture to the batter, mixing on low speed just until incorporated.
- Stir in 1 Tbsp lemon zest and 1 tsp vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add 1/3 cup club soda, mixing until incorporated.
- Add remaining 1/2 of flour mixture, transfer to prepared pan and even out the top with a spatula. Place berries somewhat evenly over the top.
How to Make Crumb Topping & Assembly:
- In a medium bowl, combine the crumble topping ingredients. Rub the butter and flour together with your finger tips to create crumbs. Bake 45-50 min. until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Ours was perfect at 48 min and be sure not to over-bake or the cake will turn out dry.
Notes
- The berry mix includes hulled and halved strawberries, whole blueberries, and blackberries to provide varied texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 46g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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