Dish 1 Recipe

Preheat and prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.

Combine dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp fine salt until evenly combined.

Mix wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs lightly, then whisk in 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly), and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.

Combine wet and dry

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet mixture into the well and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined and no large streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.

Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Cool

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, then invert onto the rack (or lift out using parchment) and let cool completely before finishing.

Finish and serve

When the cake is completely cool, dust the top with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Arrange fresh berries on top or alongside (about 1 cup). Serve slices with maple syrup (1/4 cup) on the side for drizzling. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.