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Fresh Berry Chantilly Layer Cake Recipe

Fresh Berry Chantilly Layer Cake Recipe
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This Fresh Berry Chantilly Layer Cake is a delightful and elegant dessert featuring moist cake layers made with cake flour, sour cream, and vanilla, generously filled and frosted with a luscious Chantilly cream cheese and mascarpone frosting. Fresh strawberries and blueberries add vibrant color and a refreshing burst of flavor, making this cake perfect for celebrations or a sophisticated afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients:

  • 3 ¼ cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar

Chantilly Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz. mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Fresh Fruit:

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries and blueberries, rinsed and pat dry

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pans and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds to prevent sticking.
  2. Measure Dry Ingredients: Carefully sift the cake flour and spoon it into your measuring cup, leveling it off with a knife. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda to combine evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a third bowl, using a mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides as needed for even mixing.
  5. Mix Batter: Gradually add the wet and dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, alternating starting and ending with the wet ingredients. Add one-third of the milk mixture, followed by half the flour mixture, another third of the milk mixture, the remaining flour mixture, and finally the last third of the milk mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Freeze: Allow the cakes to cool completely on wire racks. Once cooled, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours to make assembling easier. Cakes can be frozen for up to 1 week in advance.
  8. Prepare Chantilly Frosting: Beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and mascarpone cheese until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts followed by the powdered sugar, mixing to combine. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream carefully into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  9. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread about ½ cup of Chantilly frosting evenly over the top of this layer. Arrange a single layer of fresh strawberries and blueberries over the frosting. Add a bit more Chantilly frosting to sandwich the berries, then stack the second cake layer on top. Continue adding frosting and berries as desired between layers.
  10. Finish and Decorate: Spread the remaining Chantilly frosting over the top and sides of the cake using a large offset spatula to create a smooth finish. Pipe any remaining frosting decoratively on top and garnish with additional fresh berries.
  11. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake until ready to serve. Slice carefully to reveal the beautiful layers and fresh berries inside. Enjoy this elegant dessert chilled.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature eggs and softened butter to ensure smooth batter and frosting.
  • Freezing the cake layers after baking helps to slice cleanly and assemble without the cake crumbling.
  • You can substitute berries with other fresh fruits like raspberries, blackberries, or peaches depending on availability and preference.
  • Make sure berries are dry before layering to prevent the frosting from becoming watery.
  • Store the assembled cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.

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Keywords: chantilly cake, berry layer cake, fresh berry cake, mascarpone frosting, cream cheese frosting, birthday cake, summer dessert

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