Description
A delicious and easy-to-make tray bake cake featuring a blend of mixed berries and optional chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup mixed berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy and pale.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well blended before adding the next.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry blend into the buttery mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips or mixed berries.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared dish, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a unique flavor, swap vanilla extract for almond extract.
- A drizzle of powdered sugar glaze can enhance the sweetness of the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg