The Most Perfect Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe

If you’re in the mood for a satisfying dessert consisting of fresh fruit, you need this perfect Berry Chantilly Cake recipe in your life. It’s a beautiful delicious cake that is great for anytime.

This dreamy dessert is a vision of vanilla sponge cake layers, filled and frosted with a light and creamy Chantilly icing, and topped with a medley of fresh, juicy berries. It’s a dessert that promises summertime in every bite!

This moist vanilla cake is great to make for mom’s birthday or even a general birthday cake. It can definitely be made with cake mix but I’ve given you the perfect cake recipe below so you can make it from scratch.

It’s a great treat to serve when you enjoy fresh fruit, vanilla cake, and a homemade whipped topping with the perfect touch of sweetness. This popular dessert is known for it’s creamy chantilly cream nestled in between vanilla sponge cake. This homemade cake rivals the whole foods berry chantilly cake! When I made this for the first time I was blown away.

Why This Recipe Works

Balanced Flavors: The sweetness of the vanilla cake combined with the freshness of berries and light Chantilly cream offers a perfect balance of flavors.

Texture: The soft cake, velvety cream, and juicy berries create an enjoyable contrast of textures.

Versatility: This cake is perfect for any occasion, from backyard BBQs to elegant dinner parties.

Tips and Tricks

Berries: Use fresh and ripe berries for the best flavor. You can also macerate them in a little sugar for extra juiciness.

Cake Layers: Make sure your cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the cream from melting.

Which Berries Are Best to Use?

You can use mixed berries when you’re preparing this cake. It’s a good idea to use a combination of raspberries, blueberries, and even blackberries.

I have shared a bunch of great recipes including white cake, chocolate cake but I think this one is he best cake for a special occasion. It’s a great moist cake that you will make again and again.

Where to Serve

This Berry Chantilly Cake is perfect for any gathering, be it a casual picnic, a birthday party, or an elegant dinner party. Its light and refreshing taste makes it an excellent choice for warm-weather events.

You can even use sliced strawberries. The best part about adding berries to the cake is that you can use them fresh or frozen.

If you’re unable to find a variety of fresh berries at your grocery store, you can head over to the freezer section and grab a bag of frozen berries to add to your cake.

You can combine cream cheese with butter, mascarpone, powdered sugar, whipping cream, and a few other ingredients, leaving you with a light, fluffy, and flavorful cream to add to your cake.

While it tastes great on its own, it goes even better with the fresh taste of the homemade vanilla cake and the wholesome berries you’ll add to the cake.

Topping Options

Aside from the traditional berries, you can also garnish this cake with mint leaves, edible flowers, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.

I hope you enjoy this Berry Chantilly Cake as much as my family and I do. It’s truly the taste of summer in cake form! Happy baking!

Don’t forget to add some fresh berries to the top of the cake as a finishing touch.

What ingredients do I need for this Berry Chantilly Cake?

Vanilla Cake Ingredients

• 3 cups cake flour scooped and leveled
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup, 2 sticks, room temperature, unsalted butter 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cup whole milk
• 3 whole eggs brought to room temperature *see notes
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Delicious Berry Filling Ingredients

• 2 cup fresh or frozen berries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tsp lemon juice

Chantilly Cream Frosting Ingredients

• 2 boxes (32 oz) cream cheese softened
• 1 stick unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese-softened
• 22 oz powdered sugar sifted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz heavy whipping cream
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 3 eggs brought to room temperature*see notes
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Filling Ingredients

• 2 cup fresh or frozen berries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Chantilly Cream Ingredients

• 2 boxes (32 oz) cream cheese softened
• 1 stick (8 oz) unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese-softened
• 22 oz powdered sugar sifted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz heavy whipping cream
• 2 tsp cream of tartar

Why This Recipe Works

Balanced Flavors: The sweetness of the vanilla cake combined with the freshness of berries and light Chantilly cream offers a perfect balance of flavors.

Texture: The soft cake, velvety cream, and juicy berries create an enjoyable contrast of textures.

Versatility: This cake is perfect for any occasion, from backyard BBQs to elegant dinner parties.

This is one of those delicious recipes that you hold on to forever. Next time you have something special to bake for bake this yummy cake! Be sure to check out the full recipe and instructions in the recipe card below!

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