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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Berry Creme Fraiche Cake?

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE BATTER, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Is Berry Creme Fraiche Cake suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Berry Creme Fraiche Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Berry Creme Fraiche Cake?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Berry Creme Fraiche Cake Recipe

Name: Berry Creme Fraiche Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE BATTER; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 8 ounces unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup poppy seed; CREME FRAICH BERRY FILLING; 1 pint blueberries; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups creme fraiche; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 pint raspberries

Berry Creme Fraiche Cake

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1863 kcal · Baking & Desserts

1
Preheat the oven to 350*F.
2
Grease the bottom and sides of two 9 inch cake pans.
3
Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
4
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, soda,salt and baking powder.
5
Beat the butter with the sugar until light.
6
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Stir together the buttermilk and the vanilla.
8
On low speed, add half the buttermilk and mix until incorporated well.
9
Add half the dry ingredients.
10
Mix well and then repeat until all dry and wet ingredients are mixed in well.
11
Stir in the poppy seeds.
12
Divide the cake batter between the two pans.
13
Evenly spread it in pans and bake on the middle rack of the oven until a skewer comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes.
14
Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then turn out and cool completely.
15
The cake layers can be made up to 2 days in advance; wrap well and store at room temperature.
16
To make the filling; cook the blueberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved and the berries have popped open and become juicey, about 5 minutes.
17
Let cool to room temperature.
18
Whip together the creme fraich, cream and remaining 2 TBS sugar until stiff enough to hold it's shape but is still smooth.
19
To assemble the cake, cut the cake layers in half horizontally using a serrated knife, making a total of 4 layers.
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Place a cake layer on a serving plate.
21
Spread one quarter of the creme fraich filling on top of the cake.
22
Top with one quarter of the blueberry sauce and then one quarter of the raspberries.
23
Place a second cake layer on top and spread creme fraich, blueberry sauce, and raspberries on top as you did with the first layer.
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Repeat with the third and fourth layers, ending with berries on the top of the cake.
25
If not serving within an hour, refrigerate the cake.
26
Once removed from the refrigerator, let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for optimal flavour.

Berry Creme Fraiche Cake

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