Vegan Chantilly Cake

Step 1

First prepare the white cake:

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350°F

Step 3

Grease and parchment line 3-7" cake pans (or 2-8" pans for a 2 layer cake)

Step 4

Combine the softened vegan butter with the coconut oil and granulated sugar and mix on high speed with the paddle attachment for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy, be sure to scrape the bottom & sides of the bowl from time to time.

Step 5

Combine the plant milk with the water and extracts and set it aside.

Step 6

Combine the aquafaba with the cornstarch and whisk together so there are no lumps

Step 7

Once the butter mixture is creamed, add the aquafaba/cornstarch and whip on high speed to emulsify & the mixture will get very silky and smooth *if this seems to not be working, switch to the balloon whip attachment & whip on high

Step 8

Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder and add ⅓ of that to the creamed mixture, blend just until combined then add half of the milk mixture

Step 9

Blend just until combined then add another ⅓ of the dry ingredients and then the remaining liquid and last the remaining dry ingredients.

Step 10

Be sure to scrape the sides & bottom of the bowl and whip it on high for 10 seconds to blend well.

Step 11

Divide the batter evenly between your pans and bake immediately in the preheated oven that has been set to 350°F

Step 12

HOWEVER, immediately lower the temperature to 325° and bake for a total of 25-30 minutes or when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 13

Cool in the pans and the turn them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely

Step 14

Prepare the mixed berry compote by combining the berries with the sugar in a medium sauce pot and bring to a boil

Step 15

Reduce heat & simmer for about 10-15minutes

Step 16

The berries will break down & start to thicken, remove from heat and refrigerate until cold

Step 17

Whip your choice of vegan whipped cream with the sifted confectioners sugar to soft peaks

Step 18

Build the cake with the whipped cream and berry filling and whipped cream icing as shown in the video tutorial