Chantilly Cake Recipe

Mak Erot

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Apr 10, 2025

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Chantilly Cake Recipe: A Delightful Dessert Masterpiece

This Chantilly cake recipe will guide you through creating a light, airy, and incredibly delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion. From birthdays to anniversaries, this recipe ensures a delightful treat that will impress your guests. Let's dive into the details!

Understanding Chantilly Cream

Before we begin, it's important to understand the heart of this cake: the Chantilly cream. Chantilly cream is simply whipped cream that's been sweetened and flavored, usually with vanilla extract. Its light and fluffy texture contrasts beautifully with the richness of the cake layers, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. The key to perfect Chantilly cream is using very cold heavy cream and ensuring it's whipped to stiff peaks but not over-whipped.

Ingredients You'll Need:

This recipe yields a classic 8-inch round cake, easily adjustable for different sizes.

For the Cake Layers:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Chantilly Cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream, well-chilled
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Making the Cake Layers:

1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Chantilly Cream:

1. Chill Cream: Ensure your heavy cream is very cold.
2. Whip: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
3. Sweeten & Flavor: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.

Assembling the Chantilly Cake:

1. Level Cakes (Optional): If your cake layers are uneven, use a serrated knife to level them.
2. Frost: Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of Chantilly cream over the top.
3. Layer & Frost: Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining Chantilly cream.
4. Decorate (Optional): Get creative! You can decorate your Chantilly cake with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or even more whipped cream.

Tips for Success:

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming.
• Don't Overmix: Overmixing the cake batter can result in a tough cake. Mix until just combined.
• Chill the Cream: Cold cream whips up better and holds its shape.
• Taste Test: Adjust the sweetness of the Chantilly cream to your liking.

This Chantilly cake recipe is a delightful journey into the world of elegant desserts. Enjoy the process and the delicious result! Remember to share your creations and tag us! #ChantillyCake #CakeRecipe #DessertRecipe #Baking