Description
Indulge in this elegant Berry Chantilly Cake, a bakery-quality dessert featuring fluffy vanilla sponge layered with a luscious, citrus-infused mascarpone cream and a vibrant medley of fresh berries. Designed for home bakers, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated texture and refreshing fruit flavors, making it an ideal show-stopper for any special occasion or celebration.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
16 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F and line two 9-inch pans with parchment.
Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together.
Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer for 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, alternating and beginning/ending with dry.
Divide batter into pans and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden.
Cool layers completely on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
Slowly stream in heavy whipping cream and whip until thick and stable.
Assemble cake by layering sponges with the cream filling and fresh berries between each layer.
Frost the exterior and decorate with remaining berries before serving.
Notes
Ensure the mascarpone and cream cheese are at room temperature to avoid lumps in your frosting. The frosting must be chilled if the kitchen is warm to maintain structural integrity. Store any remaining cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg