Description
Easy Berry Chantilly Cake is a blissful dessert that perfectly blends soft vanilla cake, fluffy chantilly cream, and vibrant fresh berries. Ideal for any occasion, this recipe offers a delightful taste of nostalgia with every bite. Whether it’s a summer picnic or a cozy family gathering, this cake will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by layering chantilly cream and fresh berries between the cooled cake layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg