Sonoma Valley Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Flavor Enhancers
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Prepare Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
- 4
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly. Then, whisk in the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Adding Flavor
- 6
Add Berries and Zest
Gently fold in the fresh berries and lemon zest into the batter until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Pour Batter into Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- 9
Cool the Dish
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Serve
Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with additional fresh berries.

