Description
This Berries & Cream Sheet Cake is a delightful dessert bursting with flavor. Easy to make with fresh berries and creamy whipped topping, it’s perfect for any occasion!
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 your oven to 325°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside for later use.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, making sure to scrape the sides as needed.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the egg whites, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In three additions, add the dry ingredients, alternating with the room-temperature milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Lightly tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Start checking for doneness around 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before topping it with whipped cream.
Notes
For a lighter cake, consider folding in some whipped egg whites into the batter before baking for a fluffier texture.
Choose a mix of berries for the best flavor; each adds its own unique sweetness and tartness.
Feel free to substitute the whipped cream with a dairy-free alternative for a different take on this dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg