Image 14 Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.

Mix Dry Ingredients

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

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Combine Mixtures

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Prepare the Pan

Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Prepare the Toppings

While the base is baking, wash and prepare the fresh berries. If using strawberries, slice them into smaller pieces.

Make Whipped Cream

If using homemade whipped cream, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar gradually while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Cooling

Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve

Cut the baked base into squares. Top each serving with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.