chantilly cake

This light and moist vanilla cake is layered with a mixed berry filling and homemade Chantilly cream! Decorated with fresh fruit, this Berry Chantilly Cake is a flavorful twist on the classic vanilla layer cake.

Berry Chantilly Cake

(325 grams) all purpose flour

tsp baking powder

tsp salt

(168 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

vegetable oil

(310 grams) sugar

tbsp vanilla extract

eggs

(300 milliliters) milk

tbsp (78 grams) sugar

cornstarch

water

lemon juice

(167 grams) chopped strawberries

(148 grams) blueberries

(84 grams) raspberries

oz (283 grams) mascarpone cheese, cool but not cold

oz (283 grams) cream cheese, room temperature

(201 grams) powdered sugar

tsp vanilla extract

berries,

Prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom and grease the sides. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.

Add the butter, oil, sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time. You should visibly see a change in color and texture.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until mostly combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.

Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.

Slowly add the milk and mix until well combined.

Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter.

Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.

To make the berry filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine. Heat until the mixture is wet and the sugar begins to melt.

Add the berries and stir to coat with the sugar mixture.

Continue to cook until the berries start to soften and let out juice. Use your spatula to mash the berries a bit.

Remove from heat when juices have begun to thicken, after about 3-4 minutes. Pour the mixture into another bowl and refrigerate until cool.

When your cake layers and filling have cooled, it&#8217;s time to build the cake. First, make the whipped cream. Add the mascarpone cheese and cream cheese to a large mixer bowl and whip just until smooth. Don’t over mix or it can thin out your mascarpone cheese and make it watery.

Add a small amount of heavy whipping cream at a time (starting with a few tablespoons and slowly adding more at a time) and mix with your whisk attachment on medium speed to incorporate the cream with the cheeses. Continue adding the cream and mixing until all the cream is added. You want to be sure to do this slowly and in small amounts at a time so that your cream mixture doesn&#8217;t end up lumpy.

Once all is combined, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Turn the speed to high and whip until it reaches stiff peaks.

To put the cake together, use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the top of the cakes so that they’re flat. These cakes don’t have a large dome, but I like to make sure they’re completely flat. Place the first cake on a serving plate or a cardboard cake round.

Pipe a dam of whipped cream around the outer edge of the cake and fill it with half of the berry filling.

Pipe a layer of whipped cream on top of the berry filling and spread evenly.

Top with the second layer of cake and another layer of berry filling and whipped cream.

Add the final layer of cake on top and frost the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Use any remaining whipped cream to pipe swirls on top of the cake. Finish off the cake with some fresh berries.

Store the cake in the fridge until ready to serve. Cake is best stored in an airtight container and eaten within 2-3 days.

You never fail to amaze me with your spectacular desserts!  Everything I have baked is absolutely delicious.  Thank you for inspiring us to present beautiful works of art which dazzle the eyes and satisfy the cravings.  I can't wait to make this wonderful creation!

I always struggle with how much of the frosting to leave for frosting the outside... either I skimp on the filling and have too much outer frosting or I use too much inside and don’t leave enough to frost... any idea how many cups to leave for outside or for the filling so I balance it correctly? Thanks!

I agree with Suzy-Q!  This is another winner.  Such a fresh, decadent, gorgeous dessert that isn't all that hard to make.  I found the instructions for the Chantilly Cream excellent and easy to follow.  I had never made Chantilly before but was utterly amazed at how well it turned out.  If you enjoy a wonderful cake that isn't quite as sweet as some, this is a fresh, wonderful combination.  Between the sweet and tangy fruit filling and the ultra creamy, yummy cream, it's a win win!  Can't recommend enough.  Great job, Lindsay!

Love love love this frosting recipe! I used it with the sponge of your other berry cake and mascarpone frosting so I am only commenting on the frosting part of this recipe and it’s amazing. I did find it a little tricky because I am not a very good baker but on the second try I feel I nailed it! I whipped the heavy cream first, then I whipped together (very briefly!!) the cheeses. I spooned the cream in like the recipe says but I folded them together before sifting in the sugar and adding the vanilla. I then used my hand held mixer and very very briefly on high whipped it all together.  I found doing it this way kept the cream fluffy and airy. 😊

This fluffy Chantilly cake is made with fresh berries and layers of soft vanilla sponge cake. To finish, it&#39;s frosted with a light and airy mascarpone whipped cream and decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries!

Fluffy Chantilly Cake with Berries

cake flour

eggs (room temperature)

sugar

butter (melted)

vanilla extract

salt

heavy whipping cream (cold)

oz mascarpone cheese (cold)

½ cups berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of the cake pan with parchment paper.

Whip Eggs

Whip Eggs: In a large heat-proof bowl, add the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Place this bowl inside a larger bowl that&#39;s been filled with hot water (bain-marie). Using a hand mixer, beat the eggs on high speed until soft, fluffy, and pale yellow ribbons form, about 8 to 10 minutes. Replace the hot water halfway through as it cools down. See Note 1.

Add flour

Add Flour: Sift in the flour in three parts, gently folding after each time.

Add butter

Add Butter: To help incorporate the butter, mix 3 heaping spoonfuls of the batter into the warmed, melted butter. Next, gently fold the butter mixture into the batter. See Note 2.

Bake

Bake: Pour the batter into your cake pan and bake at 350°F until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For one 9-inch round pan, about 25 minutes. For two 6-inch round pans, about 18 minutes.

Cool

Cool: Remove all parchment paper and allow it to cool completely on a cooling rack.

For the Vanilla Cake:

Chantilly Cream

Using a whisk attachment, beat the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar together until fluffy and combined. Next, add 1/3 of the heavy whipping cream and mix on low. Once combined, add the remaining heavy whipping cream and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.

For the Mascarpone Chantilly Cream:

Cake Syrup

Cake syrup: Make cake syrup by dissolving the sugar in hot water. Set aside.

Fill and Assemble

Fill: Slice the cake into even layers using a leveler. Working with the bottom layer, brush on a layer of cake syrup then add a thin layer of frosting. Top with berries and apply another thin layer of frosting on top. Add the next layer of cake and repeat the previous steps for the cake syrup, frosting, and berries. Note: Aim to use up all the cake syrup as this adds moistness to the sponge layers.

Decorate and Serve

Decorate: Frost the top and sides of the cake and decorate with more berries. Serve and enjoy!

Assemble:

This beautiful cake is a treasure of a recipe - I would rate it 10 stars if I could. One of the reasons I love this blog, is you can tell how thoroughly these recipes are tested, and they work every single time. This cake is no exception - be sure to follow the recipe and weigh your ingredients, and you will be as thrilled as I am! The Mascarpone Chantilly Cream is just divine - I might make double next time, as I can eat it by the spoonful!

what a delicious and elegant fluffy cake with chantilly. easy to make even for novoice like me!

This was perfect! The recipe was surprisingly easy to make, and while mine wasn't quite as pretty as these pictures... it was still SUPER pretty! I served it for family and they instantly devoured it. Guess that means I will be making it again soon!

The perfect cake for our family birthday party. That cake syrup is a  winner - I was surprised by the difference it made!
It's Summer here, so I used beautiful fresh fruit to decorate - cherries, blueberries and mango slices. I didn't have a leveler, but will be investing in one for the next time I make this cake, which I am assuming will be very soon, judging by the clean plates all round!
Merry Christmas to you!

I loved the easy to follow instructions to make the delicious chantilly cake! It came out perfectly. And the addition of mascarpone in the whipped cream gave it great contrast to the sweetness.

This is the perfect cake for a celebration - I love Jamie's recipes as they work every time. I am not the most confident baker, but her thoughtful instructions and process shots made this quite simple. I followed the recipe exactly and decorated my cake with the last of the blackberries and blueberries which I have grown in my backyard. 
As fall is on the way, I am looking forward to my next baking project being your pumpkin layer cakes.
Thanks as always.

This cake is the perfect dessert if you are looking for a fancy dessert for those special occasions. The mascarpone chantilly cream is the perfect addition.

AMAZING! I normally don't make cakes like this (I like sheet cakes!) but this was just perfect. The marscarpone cream is fantastic and so creamy and rich! So, so tasty, thanks!

I baked these in muffin tins to make chantilly cupcakes. They came out great! The chantilly cream is the best thing ever!!

What an amazing recipe!  That Mascarpone Chantilly Cream is to die for.  Loved it!

This was the lightest creamiest cake I have made in awhile. The sweet cream, paired with fresh summer berries was terrific. But you could be happy eating just the cake as well.

Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it was a hit all around the table! Turned out perfectly moist and elegant; easily, a new favorite recipe!

Such a gorgeous cake, so fluffy and moist. Love mascarpone cheese here, perfect for any occasion.

Perfect for a party, chantilly cake layers raspberry-soaked vanilla cake with fresh berries and whipped mascarpone and cream cheese frosting.

Chantilly Cake

(226 grams) cream cheese,

(226 grams) mascarpone,

(473 milliliters) heavy cream

berries (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)*

raspberry jam (preferably seedless)

(360 grams) cake flour

baking powder

(226 grams) unsalted butter, softened

(400 grams) granulated sugar

almond extract

& 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) milk

Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch...

Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch round baking pans, and line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt....

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat...

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.

Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour...

Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three portions, alternating with two portions of milk. Mix just until combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans....

Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the cakes in the pans for 10...

Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes. Then remove the cakes from the pans, and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Stir together the jam and 2 tablespoons of...

Stir together the jam and 2 tablespoons of water. Add more water, a small amount at a time, as need to make a thin, brushable mixture.

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, mascarpone, and confectioners’ sugar until thoroughly combined and smooth.

Place the cream and vanilla extract in a...

Place the cream and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip the cream to firm peaks.

Add about a quarter of the whipped cream...

Add about a quarter of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture, and mix until combined. Then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.

Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to...

Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make four layers. Level the cake layers if needed. 

Place one cake layer, cut side up, on...

Place one cake layer, cut side up, on a cake plate. Brush with 1/3 of the raspberry mixture. Spread a thin layer of frosting (about 1/2 cup) on top. Top with about 2/3 cup berries, pressing them lightly into the frosting. 

Repeat with two more layers. Then place the...

Repeat with two more layers. Then place the last layer on top with the cut side down. Finish frosting the top and sides of the cake. (Reserve about 1/2 cup frosting for piping around the edges if you like.)

Garnish with remaining berries. Refrigerate at least an...

Garnish with remaining berries. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

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Prepare to indulge in pure dessert elegance with this Chantilly Cake! 🍰✨ Join me in this video as I guide you through the creation of this heavenly, light, and fluffy cake that's a true masterpiece. Layers of delicate cake, a luscious frosting, and plenty of fresh berries make this dessert a showstopper for any occasion.

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