How to Make a Delicious New Orleans Berry Chantelle Cake from Scratch

🍰The New Orleans berry chantelle cake is a unique version of the chantelle cake, made with white almond or vanilla cake and filled with berries and cream chantilly frosting.

🍓The cake is filled with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, giving it a burst of fruity flavor.

🧁The cream chantilly frosting is made with a mixture of cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract, creating a rich and creamy texture.

🍽️The recipe requires a few specialized tools, including round cake pans, a mesh strainer, and a disposable piping bag with a specific tip for decoration.

👩‍🍳The cake is created by layering the cake and frosting, decorating it with fresh berries, and serving it chilled.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?

—Yes, you can use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour for this recipe.

What if I don't have all the required tools?

—If you don't have all the required tools, you can improvise or look for alternative options to achieve similar results.

Can I use other types of berries?

—Yes, you can use other types of berries according to your preference or availability.

How long does it take to make this cake?

—The preparation and baking time for this cake may vary, but it usually takes a couple of hours to complete the process.

Can I make this cake in advance?

—Yes, you can make this cake in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

00:13Introduction to the New Orleans berry chantelle cake and its unique characteristics.

01:18Listing the required ingredients and tools for making the cake.

03:59Demonstration of sifting the dry ingredients and preparing the wet ingredients for the cake batter.

08:20Baking the cake layers in the oven for about 30 minutes until they are fully cooked.

10:23Rinsing and cutting the fresh strawberries and preparing the other berries for the cake.

11:04Making a simple syrup to enhance the flavor and moisture of the cake layers.

12:11Preparing the cream chantilly frosting with cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, and flavor extracts.

12:59Assembling the cake by layering the cake, frosting, and fresh berries in a visually pleasing manner.