Description
A delightful dessert combining fluffy layers of cake with rich cream and fresh berries, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package mascarpone cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
Instructions
- Line two 10-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a stand mixer, beat 8 eggs until foamy, gradually adding 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 2 tsp corn starch and gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Slice each cooled cake in half to create 4 layers.
- Mix cream cheese, mascarpone, 3 cups powdered sugar, 3/4 tsp almond extract, and 1 1/4 tsp vanilla in a mixer until smooth.
- Whip 2 cups heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, whisk 2 cups water and 3/4 cup sugar, boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
- Brush cooled syrup on one side of each cake layer.
- Layer the cake with Chantilly cream and mixed berries, stacking all 4 layers.
- Cover the cake with remaining Chantilly cream and top with extra berries.
Notes
For a more decadent cake, consider adding a layer of lemon curd between the layers.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Berry Chantilly Cake, dessert, cake, berries, creamy
