So many of my childhood memories involve stained fingers and full bellies from berry picking out behind our house, and my mom’s dewberry pies.
While I don’t have berry patches available to my kids, I still feel compelled to fill their summer days with fresh berries and delicious desserts.
When we had friends over for spice rubbed steaks a few weeks ago, these Mini Berry Cakes were the delicious cap to a wonderful evening.
I’ve shared a version of this Pineapple Summer Cake before, however, I’ve come to love individual servings of food for their portability, ease of serving and let’s be honest y’all… their cuteness 🙂
I’m so excited to share this updated recipe with y’all!
It’s quick and easy and the ‘filling’ can be made ahead of time!
These Summer Berry Cakes are so easy that it’s barely a recipe…
Mix… Bake… Top… Serve…
Voila!
Quick Summer Berry Cakes
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 oz pkg French Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (don't drain)
- 2 C whipped topping
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 C fresh berries
- 1 dozen mini angel food or pound cakes
Instructions
- Blend together the pineapple, pudding mix, whipped topping, and vanilla bean paste
- Put in the refrigerator, if not using immediately
- Once ready to serve, pre-heat the oven to 375...
- Place the cakes on a baking sheet in the oven and bake about 7 minutes, or until golden and warm.
- Spoon the filling on top of the cakes and top with fresh berries
- Serve on an additional scoop of filling for extra deliciousness
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I love Mondays, y’all.
Every recipe y’all link up is another source of inspiration and enjoyment!
I can’t wait to see what y’all have to share this week!
Make sure that y’all link up, link back, visit each other, pin each other’s recipes and share via twitter and FB, too!
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Allison @ Alli 'n Son says
Mmmm, a quick summer treat. Sounds heavenly!
Lisa @ HappyinDoleValley says
How refreshing fresh berries are on a warm summer day! Thanks so much for hosting…sharing our latest muffin recipe: Banana Nutella Muffins
Enjoy!
Lisa 🙂
shari@myjudythefoodie says
you have to try the recipe I linked up for a No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie…it’s amazing. And, thanks for sharing your delicious recipe too.
carolinaheartstrings says
Great recipes today and I love your dessert. We linked up wonderful beer can chicken.
Angie says
Sounds berry berry perfect! And I’m a big fan of “individually” sized foods too – helps me keep potions under control … and I definitely need that during dessert 😉
Michao says
These look amazing, Rachel.
Sarah Averett says
Thank you SO much for hosting this! I linked up with Chocolate Caramel Pretzels and Skinny Alfredo. I just barely started my blog this week, so I appreciate you taking the time to do this link up, so I can get my name out there and also enjoy other blogs like YOURS! I absolutely love it! I am officially your newest follower 🙂
Paula says
I’m a big fan of individual serving sizes for desserts. That’s not to say that I would say no to a second helping. I certainly would have seconds of yours shown here!
Ava says
This looks delicious, but I am clueless as to what vanilla bean paste is. Help!
Michelle says
Mmmm yum. Those look gorgeous. So glad to see you back with Mouthwatering Monday! 🙂
Candra Jonhson says
I like to eat berries so for sure I like to eat these raspberry cookies.
Alyson Hawk says
I am interested to make berry cakes as well. Your photos really encourage to make me this recipe. I will make these berry cakes this coming birthday of mine.