"This minimally decorated naked-style fresh berry cream cake is layered between fresh and fluffy whipped cream and piled high with juicy berries...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
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5 large egg whites, at room temperature
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1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature*
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1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)
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1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature*
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2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
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1/3 cup (5 Tablespoons; 40g) confectioners’ sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
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2 cups fresh berries (any berry or mix of berries)
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optional: dusting of confectioners’ sugar and/or fresh florals