Red, White, and Blue Berry Cake

By nlhartman

From Coastal Living Magazine

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. flour, sifted
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. sale
• 2 eggs 1/2 c. blueberries
• 1/2 c. halved strawberries
• 1 t. lemon juice
• Powdered sugar or freshly whipped cream

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a hand blender(or in the bowl of a stand mixer)at medium speed for 3 minutes, until lightened in color.
Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and eggs, and beat at medium speed 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl once.
Spread the batter evenly into an 8-inch springform pan.
Place blueberries and strawberries on top of the batter, pressing lightly into the surface.
Drizzle lemon juice evenly over the top.
Bake 1 hour or until golden.
Remove and allow to cool slightly in the pan, about 30 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges, and remove sides of the pan.
Top with powder sugar or shipped cream.