Description
Before diving into the mixing bowl, it helps to understand what makes this style of baking so special. A mini naked cake picnic stack recipe is a individual-sized dessert built by layering small rounds of sponge cake with luscious fillings like whipped cream or buttercream, alongside fresh berries or fruit preserves.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Vanilla Cake
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
For the Filling
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
Optional Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
- Powdered sugar
- Edible flowers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Use a round cookie cutter (about 2½–3 inches) to cut small cake circles.
- Stack three cake rounds, spreading whipped cream and adding berries between each layer.
- Leave the sides uncovered for the classic “naked cake” look.
Notes
Store leftover cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For the best taste and texture, enjoy them chilled and avoid assembling too far in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 340 kcal
Keywords: individual mini naked cakes recipe, layered picnic mini cakes recipe, mini naked sponge cake recipe