St. Joseph's Day Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the 0.5 cup butter and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

Step 4

Add the flour mixture and 0.5 cup milk alternately, starting and ending with flour, mixing until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6

Whip the 1 cup heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Spread over the cooled cake.

Step 7

Top with fresh strawberries and cherries, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.