Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake

A Berry Mascarpone Cake is a luxurious and visually stunning dessert that combines the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the bright, tangy flavors of fresh berries. The cake typically features soft, moist layers of vanilla or sponge cake, filled and frosted with a velvety mascarpone cream. The top is adorned with a vibrant mix of fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, often lightly sweetened and glazed for a glossy finish.

Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavours creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy from the mascarpone, paired with the juicy, refreshing burst of berries. This cake is perfect for celebrations, summer gatherings, or as an elegant treat to impress your guests. It’s both decadent and refreshing, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake

A Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the fresh, tangy flavours of berries. Here's a basic recipe to create this delicious cake:

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Bake 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk

For the Mascarpone Filling:

• 16 oz mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Berry Topping:

• 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Cake:

  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• Prepare the Mascarpone Filling:

  In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese until well combined.
• Prepare the Berry Topping:

  In a medium bowl, combine the mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the berries to release their juices.
• Assemble the Cake:

  Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of the mascarpone filling over the top. Add a layer of the berry mixture on top of the mascarpone filling. Place the second cake layer on top. Spread the remaining mascarpone filling over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate the top of the cake with the remaining berry mixture.
• Serve:

  Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavours to meld together.