Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups cake flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 12 oz fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Grease your 9x13 inch pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Note: This prevents the cake from tearing when you lift it.
- Sift cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
- Beat the softened butter into the flour mixture. Mix until it looks like coarse sand.
- Add eggs one by one, beating well after each. Stir in the Greek yogurt and vanilla.
- Gradually pour in the milk. Mix until the batter is smooth but not over beaten.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool on the counter, then put it in the fridge for 2 hours. Note: Chilling sets the crumb so the frosting doesn't sink.
- Beat the softened butter for about 3 minutes. Beat until the color turns pale and the texture is fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and velvety.
- Spread the buttercream evenly over the chilled cake using a spatula.
- Place blueberries in the top left corner to create the stars.
- Arrange raspberries in horizontal stripes across the rest of the cake.
- Lightly dust the berries with powdered sugar for a polished look.