Description
An elegant vanilla sponge cake layered with Chantilly cream and fresh mixed berries, finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for celebrations or summer gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- For Chantilly Cream:
- 3 cups (720ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- For Assembly:
- 3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) berry jam (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Extra berries for garnish
Instructions
- Make Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Divide batter evenly and bake 22-25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Chantilly Cream: Whip chilled cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to stiff peaks. Refrigerate until use.
- Assemble: Place first cake layer on plate. Spread with 1 cup cream, then arrange single layer of berries. Repeat with next layers. Crumb coat with cream, then chill 30 minutes.
- Finish: Apply final coat of cream. Warm jam slightly and brush over berries. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with additional berries.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream
- Pat berries dry before assembling to prevent soggy cake
- Can substitute 1/2 tsp almond extract in cake for enhanced flavor
- Use cake flour for extra tender crumb if preferred
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days (berries may release juice over time)
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg