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Fresh Berry Sweet Naked Cake with Fluffy Whipped Cream

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A light and airy naked cake featuring tender vanilla sponge layers, fluffy whipped cream, and a fresh berry topping. Perfect for seasonal gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (10 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
  • 1 cup (150 g) blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 cup (125 g) raspberries, gently rinsed
  • ½ cup (75 g) blackberries, optional
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and dust with flour or line with parchment paper. Let pans air dry.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy and pale, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add sifted flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and tops spring back when pressed.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks. Remove parchment if used and cool completely (1-2 hours).
  8. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 15 minutes. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread one-third of whipped cream evenly over top. Scatter mixed berries over cream.
  10. Add second cake layer on top. Frost with remaining whipped cream, leaving sides mostly naked. Decorate top with remaining berries and mint leaves.
  11. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set whipped cream and meld flavors.

Notes

Use softened butter and room temperature eggs and milk for best texture. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Avoid overmixing batter and overwhipping cream. Use fresh, ripe berries and pat dry to prevent sogginess. Refrigerate cake before serving for easier slicing.

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