Patchwork Quilt Cake

  Desserts

This cake has a great homemade flavor and tender crumb. Be sure to pile on the buttery frosting, which adds a burst of vanilla.

Patchwork Quilt Cake

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 55 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1-3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups 2% milk

  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Assorted fresh berries

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, one at at time, beating well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk. Transfer to prepared dish.
  • 3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Place on a wire rack; cool completely.
  • 4. For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and light in color, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and 3 tablespoons cream until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes; thin with additional cream if desired. Spread over cake. Before serving, top with berries in a patchwork quilt pattern.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 477 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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