There’s something so nice about a simple fruit cake, especially when it comes together with ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. This Everyday Berry Cake is exactly that kind of dessert. It’s easy to make, lightly sweet, and packed with juicy berries. Blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of both work beautifully here.

The batter is made with melted butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Once the wet ingredients are combined, the dry ingredients are gently mixed in before half of the berries are folded right into the batter. The rest go on top, giving the finished cake plenty of color and berries in every bite.

A sprinkle of sugar over the top adds a lightly crisp, sweet finish as the cake bakes. It comes out soft and tender with golden edges and pockets of warm berries throughout. We love recipes like this because they don’t need much fuss to feel special, and this one is just as welcome at the breakfast table as it is for dessert.

Serve slices of the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a little whipped cream. It’s especially good when the berries are fresh and in season, but you can easily make it whenever the craving strikes. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for an easy, everyday dessert that makes the most of whatever berries you have on hand.