{"id":116371,"date":"2026-08-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=116371"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:05:32","slug":"mixed-berry-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/mixed-berry-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Mixed Berry Cake with Buttermilk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Mixed Berry Cake<\/strong> is what summer baking should look like: a tender, buttery buttermilk cake absolutely bursting with juicy berries. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, currants \u2014 use a mix, pile them in, and don\u2019t worry if every slice looks a little different. That\u2019s part of the charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there are a lot of berries here. More than half a kilo! Which means the cake is wonderfully jammy in places, soft and moist in the middle, and just sweet enough to still taste like the fruit you put into it. Apple sauce and buttermilk keep the crumb tender, while muscovado sugar and a hint of cinnamon bring a little warmth and depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of all? This is a two-bowl, no-mixer kind of cake. Exactly the sort of easy summer bake I love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What You\u2019ll Need for This Mixed Berry Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ingredient list for this summer berry cake is refreshingly simple. The berries do most of the talking, while buttermilk, apple sauce and a little butter create that soft, tender crumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • White spelt flour (Type 630):<\/strong>\u00a0My favourite here for its delicate, slightly nutty flavour. All-purpose flour<\/strong> works just as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Baking powder and baking soda:<\/strong>\u00a0A combination that gives the cake a nice lift, especially with the acidity of the buttermilk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ceylon cinnamon and sea salt:<\/strong>\u00a0Just a hint of warmth to bring out the flavour of the berries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Buttermilk:<\/strong>\u00a0Adds tenderness and a subtle tang that is so good with summer fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0Just enough for a little richness and that unmistakable buttery cake flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Muscovado sugar:<\/strong>\u00a0Less one-note than regular white sugar, with a deeper caramel-like flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Apple sauce:<\/strong>\u00a0Keeps the crumb beautifully moist and naturally adds a little sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Eggs:<\/strong>\u00a0For structure and a tender, cohesive crumb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fresh mixed berries:<\/strong>\u00a0Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, currants \u2014 whatever looks good and tastes good. A mix of sweet and tart berries is especially delicious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n