Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in berries carefully without crushing them.
- Grease an oven-safe skillet and pour in the batter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Use frozen berries without thawing to prevent excess moisture.
- Cast-iron skillet gives best crust.
- Add citrus zest for extra flavor.
- Let cool slightly before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
