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Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe

Light & Fluffy Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe for Summer Bliss

Discover the perfect Berry Chantilly Cake recipe that captures summer's essence in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 6 large egg whites room temperature
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk and vinegar
For the Berry Filling
  • 0.5 cups berry jam
  • 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) ripe and seasonal
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg whites.
  4. Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, then alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk.
  5. Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 28-32 minutes.
  6. While the cakes cool, prepare the berry filling with berry jam and fresh berries mixed with lemon juice and zest.
  7. Beat together mascarpone and cream cheese, then add powdered sugar before folding in whipped cream.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering the berry filling and frosting between the cake layers.
  9. Frost the entire cake and garnish with additional fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for best results.

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