Gluten-Free Berry Chantilly Cake is a moist vanilla cake layered with fresh coconut whipped cream and topped with juicy berries. This beautiful cake is perfect for special occasions or summer parties!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

I've heard so much about the Whole Foods Berry Chantilly Cake, so I had to recreate my own gluten-free and dairy-free version.

After a few tries, I am obsessed with how this cake turned out! It's the perfect soft and tender cake for any special occasion. (I think I found my new favorite Birthday Cake!)

What I love about this Chantilly Cake is it's simple and minimalistic design. You really can't mess it up! Once it's covered with frosting or fresh coconut cream add a generous amount of fresh berries for a pop of color.

This Berry Chantilly Cake Is:

• Easy to make.
• Beautiful.
• Lower in sugar.
• Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and Refined Sugar-Free.
• Great for summer birthday parties, Mother's Day, or any special occasion!

🍴Ingredient Notes

• Almond Flour - For more information on almond flour, check out my post where I deep dive into how to bake with almond flour!
• Cassava Flour - You'll need both gluten-free flours for this recipe. For more information, see my post comparing almond flour and cassava flour.
• Baking Powder & Baking Soda - You'll need both to create a light and fluffy cake texture.
• Salt - I always use a little salt in my dessert recipes. It brings out all the flavors!
• Eggs - I have not tested this recipe with an egg replacement.
• Almond Milk - You can use any dairy-free milk.
• Coconut Sugar - Or any granulated sugar. To make this cake sugar-free swap for Lakanto Golden Monkfruit.
• Apple Cider Vinegar - This helps to activate the baking soda in gluten-free recipes. (You won't taste it!)
• Vanilla Extract - Vanilla extract is an important ingredient in this recipe. It gives the cake its rich, vanilla flavor.
• Coconut Oil - Make sure you measure the coconut oil before melting it.
• Fresh Berries - I used strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Any berries will work!
• Coconut Whipped Cream - You can also use regular vanilla frosting, fresh whipped cream, or traditional Chantilly Frosting. My simple recipe includes full fat coconut milk, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract.

Recipe Variations

• For an even sweeter berry flavor, add raspberry jam or any berry jam to the middle layer of the cake!
• Love chocolate? Swap the vanilla cake for my Almond Flour Chocolate Cake!
• Double the recipe and make two extra cake layers for a beautiful 4 layer cake. You'll need two 9" baking pans.
• Want to save time? Use a gluten-free vanilla box mix instead. You can also swap the fresh coconut whipped cream frosting for a dairy-free vanilla frosting.
• Use peaches instead of berries to make a simple peaches and cream cake!

🍴Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

Start by mixing all dry ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

Next, add all wet ingredients into a separate mixing bowl. Use a whisk or hand mixer to blend.

Step 3: Fold Together

Then fold together the dry mixture and wet mixture until all of the flour has been absorbed.

Step 4: Add to Greased Cake Pan

Pour the cake batter into a greased 9" cake pan. Bake the cake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.

Step 5: Bake Cake

Once the cake is done baking, remove from the oven and place on a metal rack to cool.

Step 6: Cool & Cut Cake

After the cake has cooled, carefully remove it from the cake pan and cut in half the long way with a sharp knife.

Step 7: Add Fresh Cream

Cover the bottom half with fresh whipped cream and berries then place the top half of the cake on the bottom layer.

Step 8: Decorate with Fresh Berries

Finally, cover the entire cake with fresh cream and add a generous amount of fresh berries to the top of the cake. Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy.

Expert Tips

• Make sure you clean the fruit and pat dry before adding to the cake. For more information, check out my post on how to make your own fruit wash.
• Do not let the cake bake too long or it will dry out. Remove from the oven after about 25 minutes to check if it's done with a toothpick. The top will be slightly golden brown.
• Spoon the cassava flour into the measuring cup to ensure it's not packed. Scrape off the excess with a knife.
• For best results, assemble the cake the day you're planning to serve. You can make the vanilla cake the day before but assemble the cake the morning of so it's fresh!

How to store leftovers

Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can store cake slices individually or half of the cake!

If you're not planning to eat leftovers within the first 3 days, cut into small slices and freeze in a freezer safe bag or container.

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