Chantilly Cake

Here’s a delicious, detailed Chantilly Cake recipe — a light, creamy, elegant cake that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion! 🍓🎂

Chantilly Cake is known for its soft sponge cake layers filled with creamy Chantilly cream and fresh berries, creating a dreamy texture and flavor.

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🍰 Chantilly Cake (Soft & Creamy)

🍓 Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1½ cups all‑purpose flour

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup milk, room temperature

For the Chantilly Cream

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling & Topping

• 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
  (fresh fruit prevents sogginess better than frozen)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

🧁 1. Bake the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour two 8‑inch round cake pans.

3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla.

6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing gently until combined.

7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool completely on a wire rack.

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🍦 2. Make the Chantilly Cream

1. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Fold in mascarpone cheese gently until smooth and creamy.

   • This rich, sweetened whipped cream is what gives the cake its classic “Chantilly” character.

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🍓 3. Assemble the Cake

1. Level cake layers if needed.

2. Place the first layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of Chantilly cream.

3. Add a layer of fresh berries.

4. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with Chantilly cream.

5. Decorate with extra berries on top.

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❄️ 4. Chill & Serve

• Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours before serving so the layers set and the flavors meld beautifully.

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✨ Tips for Best Results

• Use fresh berries rather than frozen to avoid excess moisture.

• Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream — helps achieve better peaks.

• For extra moisture, brush the cake layers with a light berry syrup.

• Keep refrigerated until serving — creamy frostings and berries stay best cold.

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📌 What Makes Chantilly Cake Special?

• It’s not just whipped cream — the icing is Chantilly cream: sweetened, fluffy cream with mascarpone (and sometimes cream cheese) folded in for richness and stability.

• Often layered with fresh berries, giving a delightful sweet‑tart contrast.

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Would you like a step‑by‑step photo guide or a lighter, fruity variation (like lemon‑berry Chantilly)? 🍋🍓 Let me know!