Description
Indulge in the delightful Patchwork Quilt Cake, a vibrant and visually appealing dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This colorful cake features layers of moist vanilla sponge decorated with an array of fresh berries, making it not only a feast for the eyes but also for the taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or a family gathering, this cake is sure to impress guests of all ages. Easy to make and customizable, it invites creativity in both flavor and decoration. The buttery frosting complements the tender cake beautifully, ensuring each bite is irresistible. Get ready to create a stunning centerpiece that will be the highlight of your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk (2%)
- 1 cup butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- Fresh berries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
- Whisk dry ingredients; gradually combine with the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with whipped buttercream and decorating with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg