Description
This Berries & Cream Sheet Cake is a delicious combination of fluffy cake, fresh berries, and creamy whipped topping. Perfect for celebrations or a quick dessert, it’s easy to make and always a hit with everyone!
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. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Add the egg whites one at a time while mixing at low speed, ensuring a good mix after each addition.
- In three additions, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the whole milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and gently tap 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. Begin checking around 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before adding whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients for the cake and whipped cream.
Feel free to mix berries according to your preference or availability.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg