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Fluffy Naked Vanilla Cake Recipe with Fresh Berries and Cream

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A simple yet impressive vanilla cake with light, airy layers, topped with a subtle tangy whipped cream and fresh berries. Perfect for spontaneous treats or celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • Optional: fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 7-8 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk in thirds, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10-15 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks and cool completely (at least 1 hour).
  8. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold cream cheese mixture into whipped cream.
  9. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture evenly on top. Scatter fresh berries over the cream.
  10. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining whipped cream on top and around sides, keeping a rustic look.
  11. Decorate with remaining fresh berries and optional mint sprigs.

Notes

Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Chill tools and ingredients for best whipped cream volume. Let cake layers cool completely before assembling to prevent cream from melting. If whipped cream softens during assembly, refrigerate briefly to firm up. For dairy-free option, substitute coconut cream and plant-based butter. Gluten-free flour blend can be used as a 1:1 substitute for flour.

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