Berry Chantilly Cake
This Chantilly Cake recipe is a classic vanilla cake layered with Chantilly cream and topped with fresh berries. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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!