Triple Berry Cake Recipe
Triple Berry Cake Recipe is a soft, fruity layer cake filled with fresh berries and rich cream cheese frosting, created to celebrate bright flavors in a homemade way. I made this recipe because my old experience baking berry cakes always brought joy, and I remembered watching this style of cake being prepared years ago, inspiring me to recreate it in my own kitchen.
Equipment
- Three 8-inch round cake pans
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls (large & medium)
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Zester (if using lemon zest)
Ingredients
For The Cake Layers
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries
For The Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
For The Berry Topping
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1 — Make The Batter
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease three 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
Step 2 — Beat The Butter And Sugar
- In a large bowl, whip the softened butter with the sugar until the mixture looks pale and airy. Add the vanilla, then mix in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Step 3 — Bring Everything Together
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in a few additions, alternating with the milk. Stir in the lemon zest, then gently fold in the berries. Don’t over mix stop as soon as everything is combined.
Step 4 — Bake The Layers
- Divide the batter evenly among the three pans. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes completely on a rack.
Step 5 — Make The Frosting
- Whip the heavy cream on medium high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Step 6 — Build The Cake
- Place the first cooled layer on a serving plate. Spread about ½ cup of frosting over the top and sprinkle on a handful of sliced berries. Repeat with the second layer.
Step 7 — Finish And Decorate
- Set the final layer on top and cover the whole cake with the remaining frosting. Toss the extra berries with a little sugar and lemon juice, then spoon them over the top. Slice and enjoy.