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Chantilly Berry Cake

This Chantilly Cake is inspired by the one at Whole Foods and brings together the wonderful flavors of vanilla cake, mascarpone frosting, and fresh berries. It is the perfect summertime dessert with just the right amount of sweetness and lightness to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 861 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 3 cups cake flour (360g)
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • 3/4 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 whole large egg room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
Simple Syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
Mascarpone Chantilly Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Assembly
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cups blackberries (sliced in half if large)

Instructions

Make the cakes
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper on the bottoms and spray the sides with baking spray. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar, butter, and oil together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg whites and egg, one at a time, along with the vanilla and almond extracts, beating well after each addition for a total of another 3-4 minutes. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl a couple of times for even mixing.
  3. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between both cake pans, then bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  5. Transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes before flipping them out to cool completely.
Simple syrup
  1. Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the sugar has completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the whipped cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  2. In a separate, large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until creamy and smooth.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese mixture with a spatula. Set aside or keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Assembly
  1. Use a long serrated knife or cake leveler to slice the cakes in half horizontally so you have four thin layers.
  2. Place one layer on a cake stand or cake plate. Brush a generous amount of the simple syrup over the cake to soak it well (but you don't want it to be soggy).
  3. Spread about 3/4 cup of the frosting onto the cake, then an assortment of berries on top.
  4. Repeat with the remaining cake layers, syrup, frosting, and berries.
  5. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting, then arrange any remaining berries on top for decoration.
  6. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • 8-inch cake pans: You can use 8-inch pans and bake the cakes a little longer. The layers will also be slightly thicker.

Nutrition Information

Calories 861kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 425mg (18%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 72g (144%) Vitamin A 1565IU (31%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 178mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 861

% Daily Value*

Calories 861kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 101g 34%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 72g 144%
Vitamin A 1565IU 31%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 178mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.