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Berry Vanilla Naked Cake with Lemon Whipped Cream

Indulge in the enchanting flavors of our Berry Vanilla Naked Cake with Lemon Whipped Cream, a stunning dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or a delightful treat at home. This cake features soft layers of sweet vanilla cake, complemented by a luscious berry puree and topped with airy lemon whipped cream. Not only is it visually appealing with its vibrant colors, but it also offers a refreshing burst of flavor from the combination of fresh berries and zesty lemon.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 16 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Eggland’s Best eggs (separated)
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk (whole is best, but 2% works as well)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup strawberries (hulled)
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 8 oz container whipped cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest (about the zest of 2 large lemons)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup strawberries (sliced and hulled)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In one bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
  4. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the batter.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes.
  6. Cool cakes on a rack; prepare berry puree by blending strawberries and raspberries with sugar.
  7. For lemon whipped cream, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form; add whipped cream cheese, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble by layering cake with berry puree and whipped cream; decorate with fresh berries.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize by using different berries based on seasonal availability. For added flavor depth, consider incorporating additional citrus zest or extracts in the whipped cream.

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