2 cups sliced fresh mixed berries (such as strawberries and blackberries), divided
Garnish: confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven, and preheat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together 8 tablespoons melted butter, sour cream, eggs, and extract. Make a well in center of flour mixture; stir in butter mixture until combined.
Carefully remove hot skillet from oven. Add remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter to pan, swirling to coat. Spread half of batter into pan. Sprinkle 1 cup berries onto batter. Dollop remaining batter by spoonfuls onto berries. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup berries and remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar onto batter.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/berry-cornmeal-cake/