A soft vanilla cake layered with whipped mascarpone cream and fresh berries. This light and elegant dessert is perfect for spring and summer celebrations.
Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup butter
¼ cup oil
1 ¾ cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz mascarpone
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
Berries:
1 ½–2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
Bake cake layers at 350°F for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
Whip cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth. Whip cream separately with sugar and vanilla. Fold together.
Slice berries and pat dry.
Layer cake: frosting, berries, repeat. Frost sides and top.
Chill before serving.
Add lemon zest to batter or frosting for extra flavor.
Decorate with mint leaves or edible flowers.
Store chilled up to 3 days.