Roll up your sleeves and let’s get baking! Each step is a breeze, and I’ll guide you with tips straight from my mum’s playbook.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with a bit of butter or lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This dry mix is the foundation of your dish.
3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This was always my favorite part as a child, watching the mixture transform under my mum’s careful watch.
4. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, stirring to combine.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the batter.
6. Fold in the fresh berries gently, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
7. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The aroma will fill your kitchen, much like it did in my childhood home.