Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180c (350f) and prep a parchment paper-lined 9-inch cake pan.

Step 2

Into a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and kosher salt and mix with a whisk until well combined.

Step 3

Add the berries to the dry ingredients and mix until the berries are coated. This will prevent from the berries from sinking to the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Add the vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix with a whisk until just combined and there are no lumps of flour visible.

Step 5

Pour the cake batter into a 9-inch cake pan. Smooth it out with a spatula and top with more berries!

Step 6

Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 7

Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan. Let the cake cool to room temperature. Top with powdered sugar and serve next to a cup of coffee or tea!