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Berry Chantilly Cake M

Berry Chantilly Cake - Perfecting a Fruity Masterpiece

Umer
This delicious, fresh, light, moist, and yummy Berry Chantilly Cake is a summer dessert inspired by Whole Foods but way better.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf of day-old bread cut into 1.5 to 2-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter + extra for greasing
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk 600ml
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240ml
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 335°F. Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a stand mixer. Add butter until crumbly.
  • Whisk wet ingredients separately. Add to dry in thirds, and mix for 2 minutes.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Make berry syrup: heat water, sugar, and jam until dissolved.
  • Prepare frosting: whip mascarpone with sugar and vanilla. Separately whip cream. Fold together.
  • Assemble: Trim cakes, and brush with syrup. Layer frosting and chopped berries between cakes.
  • Frost the entire cake, and decorate with fresh berries. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.