Ingredients
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- 3 ¼ cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries (rinsed and dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- In a third mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Gradually alternate adding wet and dry ingredients to the butter mixture, starting and ending with wet ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Beat butter, cream cheese, and mascarpone together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and almond extract, followed by powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Slice the cakes in half horizontally to create four layers.
- Place the first layer on a serving platter and spread ½ cup of frosting over it. Add a layer of fresh berries and another thin layer of frosting.
- Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
- Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with more fresh berries on top.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
- Freezing the cake layers makes them easier to slice.
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 165mg