Description
This whipped cream juicy berries cake recipe is a light and refreshing summer dessert layered with fluffy whipped cream and vibrant fresh berries. It’s the perfect cake for warm-weather gatherings, garden parties, or any occasion that needs a touch of sweet elegance. Discover the best berry cake with whipped cream for summer!
Ingredients
2 cups cake flour
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh mixed berries
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
3. Sift in the cake flour and gently fold to maintain the airiness.
4. Divide the batter between pans and bake for 20–22 minutes until golden and springy. Let cool.
5. Chill a mixing bowl and beaters. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
6. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the cream. Continue whipping until firm peaks form.
7. Wash and dry berries. Optionally, toss with 1 tsp sugar and lemon juice for extra flavor.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream and scatter berries.
9. Add the second cake layer and repeat with cream and berries on top.
10. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to set the layers.
Notes
This cake is best served the same day it is made.
Use a variety of fresh berries for the most colorful and flavorful result.
Make sure your whipped cream is cold to whip properly and hold its shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg