Mixed Berry Yogurt Sheet Cake

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This Berry Yogurt Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh berries in every bite. Baked in a sheet pan and topped with a creamy fruity frosting and extra berries, it’s a beautiful dessert for summer parties, birthdays, and special occasions.

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berry yogurt cake

If you’re looking for the perfect cake to celebrate berry season, this Berry Yogurt Cake is it! Made in a simple sheet pan, this soft and moist cake is packed with juicy berries, topped with a creamy frosting, and finished with even more fresh berries for a beautiful dessert.

The yogurt makes the cake incredibly tender while adding a subtle tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with sweet berries. Whether you’re serving it for a summer gathering, birthday, brunch, or backyard BBQ, this easy sheet cake is always a crowd favorite.

This is also one of the best cakes to bring to a 4th of July party because of the red, white and blue colors! Other festive and patriotic recipes are this Sugar Cookie Truffles, Sprinkle Cookies, M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies and Flag Fruit Pizza.

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key ingredients

• Flour: All-purpose flour works best. Always spoon and level flour when measuring it. Be sure not to scoop it out of the bag using the measuring cup. This way, you won’t accidentally measure out too much. 
• Baking soda and baking powder: Used as a leavening agent.
• Salted butter: If you use unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
• Granulated sugar: Used to make the cake sweet.
• Pure vanilla extract: Enhances all the flavors. I love using vanilla bean paste to maximize the flavors.
• Milk: Whole milk is best to add moisture to the cake and to thin out the frosting.
• Eggs: We use 4 whole large eggs at room temperature to help bind the cake batter.
• Vanilla yogurt: Adds flavor, moisture and makes this cake fluffy. You could also use regular yogurt or sour cream instead.
• Oil: Any neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil will work and add tons of moisture.
• Berries: The star ingredients! We bake fresh berries on top of the cake and add them on top of the frosting.

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how to make berry yogurt cake

Mix dry ingredients: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13×9 inch baking sheet. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together until well combined. Set aside.

Cream butter, oil and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter, oil, and sugar together on medium speed until smooth.

Add remaining wet ingredients: Add in eggs, milk, vanilla extract and yogurt. Continue to beat together until combined.

Add the flour mixture: In 3 increments. Scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.

Bake cake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Add 1/4 cup of each berry all over the top of the cake. Bake for 30-35 minutes or when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The tops should be a light golden brown.

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Cool cake: Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then run a butter knife along the edge of the cake pan and carefully flip it over on a cooling rack to cool for another 10-15 minutes or until cooled.

To make the frosting

Beat butter and powdered sugar: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter with an electric mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy. Mix on low speed and gradually increase the speed when adding the powdered sugar.

Add in the extract, strawberry jam and milk: Continue to beat on high speed until creamy and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add more powdered sugar if frosting is too thin, and more milk if frosting is too thick.

Assemble cake

Frost cake, add berries and enjoy! Spread frosting all over the top of the cooled baked cake. Make the frosting smooth or make swirls with a spoon. Top with remaining berries all over. Slice, serve and enjoy!

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tips

• Add berries last: If possible, add the berries just before serving for the freshest appearance.
• Pat berries dry before decorating: This will prevent excess moisture from seeping into the frosting.
• Use room temperature ingredients: This will ensure a smooth and velvety batter and the ingredients will incorporate easily.
• Celebration cake: Add sprinkles or white chocolate chips to the top of the cake or the batter to celebrate a special occasion or birthday.
• Make sure not to over-bake the cake: Every oven is different, so the bake times will be different.

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berry yogurt cake variations

• Other topping ideas: If you prefer a lighter frosting option, I recommend dusting the cake with powdered sugar or leave plain instead of the frosting.
• Lemon Berry Yogurt Cake: Add lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the batter for a bright, citrusy flavor that pairs perfectly with the berries.
• Berry Chantilly Cake: Top the cake with a light mascarpone whipped frosting and fresh berries for a dessert inspired by the famous bakery favorite.
• Frosting swaps: Use a cream cheese frosting, vanilla buttercream or whipped cream on top.

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leftovers & storage

Leftovers: Store cake in an airtight container or cover cake dish with foil or plastic wrap in the fridge for 3-4 days (since theres fresh berries on top).

Freeze: You can freeze unfrosted and unassembled cake by wrapping the cake with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, including the baking pan. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and then add frosting and berry mixture on top.

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