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Vanilla Berries Cake

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Easies vanilla cake recipe!

This vanilla cake with mascarpone cream and fresh berries is incredibly soft, light, and creamy. The sponge is moist and airy, and the cream is silky and rich, a perfect balance of vanilla and freshness.

Total Time

Prep time: 35 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Chilling time: 3–5 hours
Total: About 5–6 hours (including chilling)

Ingredients

For the Sponge

(You can bake it in two 6-inch pans or one 8-inch pan)

  • 6 medium eggs
  • 1 cup (240 g) sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/8 cup (90 ml) vegetable oil (any neutral, odorless oil works well)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream (20–25%)
  • 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt

For the Mascarpone Cream

  • 10.5 oz (300 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream (33–35%), cold
  • ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling and Decoration

  • 2 cups (300–350 g) fresh berries – strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries
  • Milk or simple syrup (2 tsp sugar + 1 cup water) – for soaking the cake layers

Optional:

  • White chocolate ganache for decoration (optional)
    (or double the cream amount and decorate with it, adding berries on top).

INSTRACTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). Line the bottoms of two 6-inch (15 cm) pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and salt for 7–10 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add the oil and vanilla extract; mix on low speed until combined.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and sour cream, and warm slightly to room temperature.

5. Sift flour with baking powder. Add to the egg mixture alternately with the milk–sour cream mixture

6. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool in the pan for about 30-40 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Once cooled completely, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2–4 hours — it will be easier to slice.

Make the Cream

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, and cold heavy cream.
  2. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until the mixture thickens and forms soft peaks (do not overbeat).
  3. Add vanilla extract and mix briefly to combine.
    → The cream should be smooth, fluffy, and stable.

Assemble the Cake

  1. Slice each sponge into 2–3 layers (depending on thickness).
Cake Cutter Slicer (amazon affiliate link)

2. Lightly soak each layer with milk or simple syrup

3. Spread a generous layer of cream and add fresh berries between the layers

4. Cover the top and sides of the cake with cream

5. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3–5 hours to set.

6. Decorate with berries or white chocolate ganache if desired.

Tips for Best Results

  •  Sour cream in the batter makes the sponge extra tender.
  •  Baking at a lower temperature (320°F) keeps the cake light and prevents dryness.
  • The mascarpone cream is stable without gelatin, smooth and fluffy.
  •  For a taller or more decorated cake, double the cream amount and use it for both filling and finishing.

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