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 your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Remember to scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Add the egg whites one at a time while keeping the mixer on low speed, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing.
- Spread the cake batter evenly in the prepared pan and tap it gently on the counter to eliminate air bubbles.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Begin checking at 45 minutes to ensure it doesn’t overbake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before topping it with whipped cream.
Notes
For easier removal, be sure to line the baking dish with parchment paper.
Feel free to use your favorite combination of fresh berries for topping.
The cake can be made one day in advance and topped just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 91mg