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Berry Chantilly Layer Cake – Sweet, Airy & Perfect for Spring

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A soft vanilla cake layered with whipped mascarpone cream and fresh berries. This light and elegant dessert is perfect for spring and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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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 ½2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • Add lemon zest to batter or frosting for extra flavor.

  • Decorate with mint leaves or edible flowers.

  • Store chilled up to 3 days.