Description
This Berries & Cream Sheet Cake features a tender, buttery cake topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries. Perfect for celebrations, this easy dessert will impress your guests with its incredible flavor and beautiful presentation.
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 and 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 salt, then set it aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the egg whites one at a time with the mixer on low, ensuring to mix well after each addition.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and finishing with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and gently tap it on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick around 45 minutes; it should have a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before topping with whipped cream.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
Feel free to combine different types of berries for a colorful topping.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg