Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe: Elegant and Flavorful
Berry Chantilly Cake with an elegant, flavorful taste.
Ingredients
- Vanilla Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Mascarpone Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Berry Filling and Garnish:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries
- ¼ cup seedless raspberry jam
- Optional: Extra berries edible flowers
- Suggested Pairings: Sparkling wine coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk.
- Divide batter into pans; bake 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat mascarpone and cream cheese; add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip cream and fold in.
- Taste and adjust frosting with sugar or vanilla.
- Warm jam with 1 tbsp water. Spread jam, frosting, and berries on one cake layer; top with the second layer. Frost cake.
- Decorate with berries or flowers; chill 30 minutes (optional).
- Serve on a white ceramic stand with whipped cream.
Notes
- Use fresh berries for vibrancy.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze layers for 2 months.
- Try a vegan or lemon variation.
- Pair with a green salad.