Vanilla Cake with Fruit Filling

 Vanilla cake is a classic dessert loved by people of all ages. It is versatile and can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings and fillings. In this blog post, I will share a recipe for a delicious vanilla cake with a fruit filling.

Ingredients

For the cake:

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

1 cup milk

For the filling:

 

2 cups fresh or frozen fruit, thawed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

Instructions

 

Make the cake:

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.  

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.

Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.

Make the filling:

 

In a medium saucepan, combine fruit, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.

Let cool completely before using.

Assemble the cake:

 

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the filling.

Top with second cake layer. Spread with remaining filling.

Decorate as desired.

Tips

 

You can use any type of fruit you like for the filling. I used strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, and cherries.

If you don't have fresh fruit, you can use frozen fruit.

You can also use a store-bought cake mix to make this recipe.

To make the cake even more moist, you can add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.

To make the cake even more flavorful, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.

This cake is best served fresh. However, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

I hope you enjoy this delicious vanilla cake with fruit filling!