Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe

Showcase fresh summer berries with a supremely moist sponge cake and fluffy Chantilly cream! This beautiful Chantilly Berry Cake is a light, airy treat that is bound to impress! Berries and cream is a classic pairing that is so absolutely delicious! For more perfectly sweet and creamy fruit desserts, try lemon berry trifle, galette, and fruit pizza!

The Best Chantilly Cake Recipe

As much as I love a good chocolate cake, the flavors of this berry Chantilly cake have been SO refreshing and delicious, with the perfect balance of creamy and sweet! Layers of an amazingly moist white sponge, Chantilly cream, and fresh berries make this cake a showstopper. It not only has the perfect summer taste but the bright, white color of the cake and bright berry colors give it a beautiful, summery presentation as well! This Chantilly cake honestly tastes like you are eating a delicious, berry-filled cloud. And the best part is – as fancy as this cake looks, it is easy and straightforward to put together! I know you will love this Chantilly cake as much as I do! It is perfect for every occasion and has mouthwatering flavor and texture that will be a hit with everyone at your gathering!

Berry Chantilly Cake Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour: For structure and a light, fluffy texture. You can also use cake flour. Avoid using flours with a high protein content as they can make your cake dense.Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Help your cake to rise and achieve a perfect texture.Salt: To enhance flavor.Butter: Softened.Granulated Sugar: For sweetness and to help the cake ingredients meld together.Egg Whites: For use as a binding agent, keep at room temperature for best results. Use egg whites and not yolks to maintain a crisp, white color.Vanilla Extract: For flavor. It is best to use clear vanilla extract in this cake to keep it from turning slightly yellow.Almond Extract: Optional, for added flavor.Whole Milk: For moisture and fat content.Sour Cream: The secret ingredient for a perfectly moist cake! Adds fat content to your cake.White Vinegar: Creates a chemcial reaction with baking soda; helps your cake to rise.

Chantilly Filling

Mascarpone Cheese: Mascarpone cheese is a soft, sweet cheese that acts as the foundation of your Chantilly cream.Cream Cheese: For flavor and texure. Keep at room temperature before adding into your mixture.Heavy Cream: Used for making whipping cream. This adds the perfect, light texture to your filling.Powdered Sugar: For sweetness and smooth texture.Vanilla Extract: For flavor. Use clear vanilla extract to keep the cream bright white.Almond Extract: For added flavor.Fresh Berries: I use raspberries, strawberries and blueberries in this recipe.

How to Make Chantilly Berry Cake Recipe

I have broken this recipe up into 3 easy parts to simplify the process. This is a cake that anyone can make and one that yields a delicious, fluffy result every time!

Creamy Chantilly Cream

How to Layer Chantilly Cake with Berries

What is Chantilly Cream?

It may sound like it is hard to make, but Chantilly Cream is just a fancy name for whipped cream that has been sweetened with vanilla. In this recipe, I use mascarpone and cream cheese to thicken my cream for more stable cake layers. For a boozy, traditional take on Chantilly Cream, add a splash of Brandy or Irish Cream to your mixture. Other flavors can also be added- in this recipe, I use almond extract because I like subtle nuttiness. Lemon, chocolate, coffee, caramel, and strawberry are other flavors that I think would taste amazing when added to this melt-in-your-mouth cream!

Don’t Overmix: Be careful not to overmix your whipped cream. After hard peaks, whipped cream will turn into butter.Use Cream With a High Fat Percentage: Make sure your heavy cream is at least 36% full fat to achieve the best Chantilly Cream texture.Add Liqueurs: Add a splash of Brandy or Irish Cream for extra flavor and a boozy take on this recipe.Add Other Flavors: You can add other extracts to your Chantilly Cream for a pop of flavor between layers. Strawberry, chocolate, and coffee are delicous variations. You could add lemon flavoring to your cream and even a dollop of lemon curd between layers for a tangy twist on this berry dessert.Keep Heavy Cream Cold: Keep your heavy cream, mixing bowl, and any mixer attachments cold before making your whipped cream. The fat in heavy cream fuses better when at a colder temperature, which leaves you with the perfect texture and thickness once whipped.Level Cake Layers: Spend a few extra minutes leveling your cake layers with a serrated knife once they have cooled down completely. This will not only help your cake stand up perfectly straight, but allow your cake to soak up moisture and flavor from your fruit and cream layers.Chill Before Assembly: Chill your cake layers before assembling. It helps keep your cake more stable and helps with frosting.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.