Jul 14 2026

Cake & Pie Recipe

Time1h 20m
Serves8

Make Cake & Pie Recipe in just 1h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool the Cake

    Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pie Directions

  1. 9

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix the fresh berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss until the berries are well coated.

  2. 10

    Fill the Pie Crust

    Pour the berry mixture into the ready-made pie crust, spreading it evenly.

  3. 11

    Add Butter

    Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the berry filling.

  4. 12

    Bake the Pie

    Bake the pie in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden.

  5. 13

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the pie to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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