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Just Baked: Berry Citrus Burst Cake!

This Berry Citrus Burst Cake is the perfect combination of tangy citrus and sweet berries. Moist, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, it's a show-stopping dessert for any occasion!
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups mixed fresh berries blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Fresh berries
  • Citrus slices
  • Mint leaves

Equipment

  • 9-inch bundt pan or round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan:
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the bundt pan or cake pan to ensure easy release.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar:
  6. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Add Wet Ingredients:
  8. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
  9. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
  10. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  11. Fold in Berries:
  12. Gently fold the mixed berries into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
  13. Bake:
  14. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  15. Cool the Cake:
  16. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack. Let it cool completely.
  17. Prepare the Glaze:
  18. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth.
  19. Glaze the Cake:
  20. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
  21. Garnish:
  22. Decorate with fresh berries, citrus slices, and mint leaves, if desired.