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Chantilly Cake with Fresh Berries Recipe

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A decadent Chantilly Cake featuring soft layers of vanilla cake, rich Chantilly cream cheese and mascarpone frosting, and a fresh mixed berry topping. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful dessert, this cake combines moist textures with creamy, luscious frosting and vibrant fruit flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 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

For the 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

For the Topping:

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries (rinsed and dried)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended. In a third mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is fluffy and pale. Gradually add the wet and dry ingredients alternately to the creamed butter mixture, starting and ending with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  2. Bake the Cake: Place the filled pans in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cakes; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in their pans. After cooling, wrap the cakes tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up the layers for easier slicing and frosting.
  3. Prepare the Chantilly Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and mascarpone cheese together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and almond extract, followed by the powdered sugar, and beat until well combined. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Remove the chilled cakes from the freezer and slice each cake horizontally to create four thin layers in total. Place the first cake layer on your serving platter and spread about ½ cup of Chantilly frosting over it. Arrange a layer of fresh mixed berries on top, then add a thin spread of frosting to secure them. Repeat the layering with the second and third cake layers and their accompanying frosting and berries. Place the final cake layer on top, then cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting, smoothing it over the top and sides.
  5. Decorate and Chill: Finish by decorating the top of the cake lavishly with the remaining fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Once assembled, chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to set the frosting and meld the flavors.

Notes

  • Freezing the cakes before slicing helps achieve neat, even layers and prevents crumbling.
  • Use room temperature eggs and dairy for best blending and texture.
  • Fresh berries can be substituted with seasonal fruit of your choice.
  • For a lighter frosting, you may omit the cream cheese and mascarpone and simply whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Keep the assembled cake refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Chantilly cake, vanilla cake, mascarpone frosting, cream cheese frosting, berry topping, layered cake, dessert, French cake

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