Description
Indulge in the delightful Patchwork Quilt Cake, a visually stunning dessert that brings joy to any occasion. With its colorful layers and fresh berry topping, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet surprise at home, it’s sure to impress guests of all ages. The combination of fluffy cake and creamy frosting creates a light and delicious experience that showcases your baking skills beautifully. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this vibrant masterpiece effortlessly!
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%)
- For Frosting: 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream.
- Decorate with fresh berries arranged in a patchwork design.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg