Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (357 g) cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups (500 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk, room temperature
- 3 ounces (85 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (714 g) heavy cream, cold
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 4 cups fresh berries, washed and patted dry (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or sliced strawberries)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the egg whites one at a time while mixing on low speed, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and whole milk in three alternating additions, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and gently tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick around 45 minutes. It’s done when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting with whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and butter, are at room temperature.
Feel free to vary the types of berries used for different flavors or seasonal combinations.
Whipped cream can be flavored with a bit of vanilla or almond for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg