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Perfect Berry Sweet Baby Shower Sheet Cake Recipe with Homemade Blueberry Compote

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A moist and tender sheet cake topped with a fresh homemade blueberry compote, perfect for baby showers and gatherings. This easy-to-make dessert balances sweet and tart flavors with a light, fruity profile.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour (unbleached recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch sheet cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the sour cream plus milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula to avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly to about 1 ½ inches thick.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the blueberry compote by combining blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until thickened but spoonable. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack until warm but not hot.
  10. Spoon the blueberry compote generously over the cake, allowing the juices to soak in. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the compote to brighten flavor. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Check cake doneness starting at 35 minutes to prevent drying out. The compote can be made ahead and warmed before serving. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and plant-based milk.

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