This sheet cake with berries is simple to make in one sheet pan, delicate, and not overly sweet. Whisk the mixture together, top it with fresh berries, and bake. The perfect summertime dessert is a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
This dessert recipe is ideal for any occasion, but Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day are beautiful times to serve it. It's simple to bring to a party, barbecue, or beach get-together after being cut into individual portions.
If you're eating it at home, garnish it with a scoop of ice cream, powdered sugar, or coconut whipped cream. Nothing could be simpler!
WHAT IS A SHEET CAKE?
I'm making it short and quick this time (literally), in contrast to my other paleo cake recipes. This berry cake is significantly thinner than usual since it is baked in a rectangle ¼ sheet pan (jelly roll pan), not a round cake pan. Nevertheless, cutting into squares for a little sweet treat makes it simple.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED – PLUS A FEW TIPS
THE DRY INGREDIENTS
Tapioca flour, Almond flour, and coconut flour are the three types of flour I typically use (along with baking soda and salt) in this cake. However, the percentages differ slightly from my other cake recipes.
This is so because the berries release much moisture, and the sheet cake is much thinner. To absorb part of the moisture, I slightly raised the amount of coconut flour and decreased the number of liquid ingredients. As you may have noticed, this batter is thicker than the ones in my other cake recipes.
THE WET INGREDIENTS
The following pantry essentials are required for the next steps of this recipe.
- Only two eggs are required for this.
- Use non-dairy milk, such as oat or cashew, instead of almond milk.
- For a hint of sweetness, use maple syrup. However, I've cut back on it to avoid overwetting the cake.
- This obtains the ideal amount of moisture from coconut oil.
- Apple Cider Vinegar - to add the necessary fluff.
- The vanilla extract gives food that rich, genuine sweetness.
THE TOPPINGS
I'm going to finish it off with 3 cups of fresh berries. You can use any mixture of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries you want. Just make sure they are scorched so you don't add more water.
BAKING THIS SHEET CAKE IS EASY
First, oil, ghee, or butter a nine-by-13-inch sheet pan (a quarter sheet jelly roll pan). Then, read the instructions below to prepare your oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a big pot, add the dry ingredients.
- The wet components should be combined in another bowl. After that, stir the dry and wet ingredients together until a batter forms. Be aware that the batter will be far thicker than usual.
- Fill the sheet pan with the batter, then use a spatula to smooth the top.
- After adding the berries, bake the dish for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
A FEW NOTES TO PERFECT THIS RECIPE
Overbaking is better than underbaking. You should check that the cake's middle, as well as its edges, are colored golden. This will guarantee that the cake is well-baked throughout. Your cake will become too moist when it cools if it is underbaked.
Use fresh, not frozen, berries. Because frozen berries retain too much moisture, your cake will get mushy.
MAKE AHEAD AND STORAGE TIPS
This fruit sheet cake is easy to make ahead of time, which is good news. Once it's completely cool, you can put a dish towel over it and store it at room temperature or put it in the fridge and serve it the next day.
The cake can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days in a covered container.
FAQ's
Why is it known as a sheet cake?
This chocolate cake recipe is known as a "sheet cake" because it is prepared in a single large pan. A sheet cake is a big, rectangular cake baked in a sheet or jelly roll pan.
What is the purpose of sheet cake?
Sheet cakes are designed to be an easy way to feed an enormous group of people. The cake is not filled after baking. Preparing and serving many visitors is simple because it is topped with frosting or icing.
What do you call a cake sheet?
When baking pastries like bread rolls, sheet cakes, cookies, Swiss rolls, and pizzas, a sheet pan—also known as a baking tray, baking sheet, or baking pan—is used.
Conclusion:
Since it includes fresh or frozen berries, this mildly sweetened sheet cake is the ideal dessert to serve all year round. It is simple to prepare and perfect for a crowd. Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan-friendly with no refined sugar.
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