Berry Cakes for Spring & Summer
Berry season doesn’t last forever, so let’s get baking! These cake recipes are loaded up with ripe, juicy berries, just right for brunches and luncheons, picnics in the shade, backyard BBQs, and family gatherings all spring and summer long.
Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake
Light and fluffy cake, cold layers of strawberry and vanilla ice cream, and a creamy, crunchy topping – it’s the spring and summer cake that is everything.
Very Berry Chantilly Cake
Tender cake, fresh berries and a Mousseline Buttercream based frosting make this New Orleans classic an essential for any occasion.
Raspberry Cake with Vanilla Bean Meringue
Top this simple yellow layer cake with a light, fluffy meringue and fresh raspberries. It’s a show-stopping centerpiece for anything from elegant dinners to casual cookouts.
Strawberry Preserve Cake
Strawberry preserve provides delicious chunks of fruit in every bite. Frost it with strawberry cream cheese icing and top with fresh strawberries for triple the fruit flavor.
Classic Genoise with Lemon Curd Mousse and Fresh Berries
A simple, light-as-air classic Genoise cake (a kind of sponge cake) topped with fresh Lemon Curd Mousse and fresh berries. This recipe makes 2 single cakes or 1 layer cake.
Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake
A delicious dessert that travels well for picnics or potlucks. Poke holes in the cake, then pour in blueberry sauce to create colorful streaks in each slice.
Strawberry Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pound cake is easy to put together and bake, so it won’t get in the way of a busy schedule. This is a classic strawberry pound cake that gets a ‘berry’ delicious upgrade anytime fresh strawberries are available or in season.