New Orleans Berry Chantilly Cake

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream is a dairy-free option, while whipped topping is cost-effective.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat and calories, while margarine is often less expensive.

In a medium bowl, sift together 2.5 cups of cake flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup of whole milk, 3/4 cup of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons of butter extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract. Stir to combine.

Separate 6 egg whites from 6 egg yolks, placing the whites in a measuring cup and the yolks in a separate bowl.

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add 2 sticks of softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 2 and 1/4 cups of sugar. Mix on low speed to combine, then increase to high speed and mix for 6 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through.

Add the 6 egg whites to the butter mixture in three separate additions, mixing well after each addition until the batter is puffy and voluminous.

Gradually add the sifted flour mixture and the milk-sour cream mixture to the batter in three separate additions, mixing on medium-low speed for about 15-20 seconds or until combined after each addition.

Spray three 9-inch round cake pans with baker's joy nonstick baking spray.

Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).

Divide the cake batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly. Shake the pans to level the batter.

Place the cake pans in the oven, with two on the lower rack and one on the upper rack, and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely for 3-4 hours. If the tops are domed, trim them flat with a knife.

Rinse 1 pound of fresh strawberries under cold water, reserving 4-5 strawberries for decoration later. Prepare the remaining strawberries and other berries for layering.

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