Print

Berry Layered Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese and Mascarpone Frosting Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.5 from 141 reviews

This luscious Berry Cake features a moist vanilla base layered with a rich chantilly cream frosting and a vibrant homemade berry filling, perfect for celebrations or indulgent everyday treats. The cake combines tender crumb with fresh berry flavors and creamy textures for an irresistible dessert experience.

Ingredients

Scale

Vanilla Cake

  • 13 oz bleached cake flour
  • 13 oz granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 10 oz whole milk, room temperature (divided)
  • 3 oz vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Chantilly Cream Frosting

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 22 oz powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 oz heavy whipping cream

Berry Filling

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen berries
  • 2.5 oz granulated sugar
  • 1 oz water (cold)
  • 1 oz cornstarch
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Decoration

  • 2 cups fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Ensure that all cold ingredients such as milk, eggs, and butter are at room temperature or slightly warmed for optimal mixing and cake texture.
  2. Mix Milk and Oil: In a small bowl, combine 4 oz of the milk with 3 oz of vegetable oil; set aside.
  3. Combine Remaining Wet Ingredients: In a separate measuring cup, mix the remaining 6 oz of milk with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and eggs; set aside.
  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In the stand mixer bowl, combine the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Cream Butter with Dry Ingredients: Attach the paddle to your mixer on the lowest speed (setting 1). Gradually add softened butter chunks to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  6. Add Milk and Oil Mixture: Pour in the milk and oil mixture and mix on medium speed (speed 4) for 2 full minutes to incorporate and develop a good rise.
  7. Add Milk and Egg Mixture: Add the milk and egg mixture in three parts, mixing after each addition until just combined. Scrape down the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  8. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove and Cool Cakes: After baking, lightly tap the pans on the counter to release air and prevent uneven shrinking. Place pans on cooling racks for 20 minutes, then invert cakes onto racks to cool completely. Freeze for 1 hour to firm before decorating.
  10. Prepare Chantilly Cream Frosting: Cream together softened butter, cream cheese, and mascarpone cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue mixing until fully combined.
  11. Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then add vanilla and almond extracts, whipping until firm but not curdled.
  12. Combine Frosting Components: Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to create a light and creamy frosting.
  13. Make Berry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine berries and sugar; simmer over medium heat.
  14. Thicken Filling: Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry; stir into the simmering berries along with lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat and cool.
  15. Assemble the Cake: Once cake layers are chilled, spread berry filling between layers and frost cake with chantilly cream. Decorate top of cake with fresh berries.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients ensure better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Watch the whipped cream carefully to avoid curdling.
  • Berry filling should be cooled before applying to prevent melting the frosting.
  • Chilling the cake layers before decorating helps maintain cake structure.
  • Fresh berries for decoration add visual appeal and extra flavor.

Keywords: berry cake, vanilla cake, chantilly cream frosting, berry filling, homemade cake recipe, fresh berry dessert

Find it online: https://nayabaker.com/berry-layered-vanilla-cake-with-cream-cheese-and-mascarpone-frosting-recipe/