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Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake

A light and creamy celebration cake layered with fluffy vanilla cake, rich mascarpone frosting, and topped with fresh berries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for topping Use ripe berries for best flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the mascarpone frosting on top.
  2. Add a generous layer of fresh berries on top of the frosting.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the frosting and berry layering.
  4. Finish with additional frosting and berries on top for decoration. Serve chilled.

Notes

Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake is best served chilled. Pair it with a dollop of extra mascarpone frosting or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a rich indulgence. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freeze cake layers without frosting for up to a month.