Description
Berries & Cream Sheet Cake offers an irresistible sweet flavor with fresh berries and a creamy topping. It’s simple to make and perfect for gatherings, dessert tables, or a treat.
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 cooking spray or parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk together and set aside.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Gradually add the egg whites to the mixture on low speed, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and milk in three parts, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish, tapping gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, beginning checks around 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before topping with whipped cream.
Notes
You can use a variety of berries for a colorful presentation.
Whipping the cream just before serving ensures the perfect texture.
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of citrus zest to the whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg