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Berry Chantilly Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Chantilly Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- Fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the Chantilly cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of Chantilly cream on top. Add the second cake layer and spread another layer of Chantilly cream on top.
- Decorate the top of the cake with fresh berries.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious and creative Chantilly Cake!
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s both elegant and delicious, look no further than Chantilly Cake. This classic French dessert is a light and fluffy cake layered with sweet Chantilly cream and topped with fresh berries. It’s perfect for any occasion, from a fancy dinner party to a casual family gathering.
To make this delectable dessert, start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing and flouring two 9-inch cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the Chantilly cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of Chantilly cream on top. Add the second cake layer and spread another layer of Chantilly cream on top. Decorate the top of the cake with fresh berries.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and make the cake even more delicious.
Chantilly Cake is a dessert that’s sure to impress your guests. It’s light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. The sweet Chantilly cream and fresh berries complement the cake perfectly, making it a dessert that everyone will love. So why not try making this delicious dessert for your next special occasion? Your taste buds will thank you!