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* INGREDIENTS * · 2 cups all-purpose flour · 3/4 cup granulated sugar · 1 tablespoon baking powder · 1/2 teaspoon salt · 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened · 2 large eggs · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . 3/4 cup whole milk · 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries), washed and gently patted dry · Zest of 1 lemon · 1 tablespoon lemon juice FOR THE SIMPLE GLAZE (OPTIONAL) · 1 cup powdered sugar · 1-2 tablespoons milk · 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Liberty Berry Cakes

Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS
  • · 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • · 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • · 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • · 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • · 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • · 2 large eggs
  • · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • . 3/4 cup whole milk
  • · 1 1/2 cups mixed berries
  • blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries,
  • washed and gently patted dry
  • · Zest of 1 lemon
  • · 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • FOR THE SIMPLE GLAZE OPTIONAL
  • · 1 cup powdered sugar
  • · 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • · 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175C). Line a muffin tin with paper
  2. liners or grease lightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder,
  4. and salt.
  5. In another bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts,
  9. alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined.
  10. Gently fold in the berries, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  11. (Do not overmix.)
  12. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  13. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  14. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to cool completely.

Notes

TO MAKE THE GLAZE (OPTIONAL)
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cakes.
Serves 12
Perfect for tea parties, picnics, parades, or any day you want to celebrate freedom, friendship, and the sweet blessings of home.