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EASY Summer Berry Sheet Cake

Summer Berry Sheet Cake is a soft vanilla sheet cake filled with blueberries and raspberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Berry Cake

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • Ingredients listed on the cake mix box egg whites, water, oil
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2 –3 teaspoons cornstarch

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Decoration

  • ⅓ –½ cup strawberry or raspberry topping
  • Fresh blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions.
  • In separate bowls, toss the blueberries and raspberries with cornstarch. If using frozen berries, keep them frozen.
  • Fold the blueberries into the batter first, followed by the raspberries, using a gentle hand to avoid crushing the fruit.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Cover loosely with foil if the cake browns too quickly. Frozen berries may require up to 50 minutes.
  • Let the Summer Berry Sheet Cake cool completely.
  • Beat the softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla, and remaining powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
  • Drizzle strawberry or raspberry topping over the frosting and swirl with a knife.
  • Chill before serving and garnish with

Notes

  • White cake mix creates a light, delicate crumb.
  • You can substitute blackberries for raspberries.
  • Strawberry topping may be replaced with raspberry preserves warmed slightly.
  • This Blueberry Raspberry Cake tastes even better after chilling overnight.