📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Trust me; preheating is key for that perfect bake!
2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. I like to use butter for extra flavor, but cooking spray works too. Make sure to get all the corners!
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You want it to look like a cloud – well, a buttery, sugary cloud!
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Don't overmix; just combine until everything is happy together.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures everything is evenly distributed. Nobody wants a salty surprise in their dessert!
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be gentle; we're not trying to build muscle here!
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. This is your blank canvas, so make it smooth!
8. In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. This is where the magic happens!
9. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter. It should look like a delicious white blanket covering the cake.
10. Sprinkle the mixed berries evenly over the cream cheese layer. Don't be shy; the more berries, the better!
11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can tent it with foil.
12. Let the dessert cool completely before cutting into squares. I know it's tempting to dig in right away, but patience is a virtue... and it makes for cleaner cuts!
13. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Because why not add a little extra sweetness?