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Perfect Rustic Naked Cake Recipe Easy Fresh Berry Celebration Dessert

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A moist, tender rustic naked cake with lightly frosted layers and fresh berries, perfect for celebrations and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • Pinch of salt (for buttercream)
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) blueberries, fresh and firm
  • 1 cup (120g) raspberries, optional
  • Fresh mint leaves, a few sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat 1 cup softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the sifted dry ingredients and milk in three parts, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks and cool completely.
  10. Prepare buttercream by beating 1 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
  11. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thin layer of buttercream and scatter fresh berries on top.
  12. Place second cake layer on top and spread a thin coat of buttercream over the entire cake, allowing some cake edges to show.
  13. Top with remaining berries and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  14. Chill cake for about 30 minutes before serving to set frosting slightly.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Freeze cake layers for 10 minutes before frosting to make spreading easier. Pat berries dry if very juicy to prevent soggy layers. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and milk with dairy-free alternatives.

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