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Picnic Cake Slices with Fresh Berries

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Make sturdy, individual cake slices topped with fresh berries, perfect for packing and serving at a picnic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Gently scatter the fresh berries over the top of the batter. Press them lightly into the surface.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Once cool, lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment overhang.
  11. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a thin glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled cake.
  12. Allow the glaze to set for 15 minutes. Cut the cake into 9 or 16 uniform squares or slices.

Notes

  • For best portability, wait until just before leaving for your picnic to cut the cake into individual slices.
  • Wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap or place them in individual small containers to prevent sticking and crushing during transport.
  • This cake holds its shape well due to the dense texture, making it ideal for outdoor serving.

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