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Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe Light Cream Fresh Berry Dessert

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450
A light and elegant layered cake featuring fluffy Chantilly frosting and fresh berries, perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Cake Layers

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
  • 1 tsp almond extract (optional but lovely)

Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or liqueur (optional)

Chantilly Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese (cold)
  • 8 oz mascarpone (cold)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 cups heavy cream (very cold)
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt

Berries

  • 3/4 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries sliced, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries whole)
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar or honey (optional, to lightly macerate)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round pans, then whisk dry ingredients.
  • Mix wet ingredients, then combine with dry, divide batter, and bake for 20-24 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Simmer sugar and water for simple syrup, add vanilla or liqueur, then cool.
  • Toss berries with lemon juice and sugar, then drain excess juices.
  • Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy. Whip in cold cream to medium-stiff peaks.
  • Assemble the cake: layer, frost, add berries, repeat, then crumb coat and chill. Final frost and decorate with berries.

Notes

Ensure the cake is chilled before serving for best presentation and flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Berries