Cake & Pie Recipe
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
Pie Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 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
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Pour into Pan
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 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
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
- 9
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix the fresh berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss until the berries are well coated.
- 10
Fill the Pie Crust
Pour the berry mixture into the ready-made pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 11
Add Butter
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the berry filling.
- 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.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
