Summer Berry Cream Cake

Combine layers of minimally decorated light and fluffy cake with fresh berries and fresh whipped cream for an irresistible summer berry cream cake. This berries and cream cake recipe is a beautiful red, white, and blue dessert that’s perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, cookouts, potlucks, or ANY day!

Simple fruity desserts are the BEST! Sure, I can go for some cheesecake, brownies, or cupcakes with the best of ’em.

But, the combination of light and fluffy cake with fruit and whipped cream is…classic…priceless…incredible!

This recipe is different from my Chantilly cake recipe. It’s basically a berry shortcake, but it takes strawberry shortcake to a whole new level!

If decorating cakes makes you nervous, this summer berry cream cake is made for you! There’s no complicated decorating needed because the berries do all the hard work for you!

If you love fruity desserts, be sure to check out our Maw Maw’s Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler, Strawberry Crumble Dessert, or Apple Pie Bites (Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups)!

How To Make 3-Layer Summer Berry Cream Cake

This simple and elegant cake is a berry-studded dessert that looks (and tastes) way more complicated than it is!

Berries And Cream Cake Ingredients

I used a pre-made Angel Food cake from the store because it’s super fluffy and sponge-like, which is the perfect pairing for light whipped cream and summer berries. Plus, it was pre-made…time-saver!

• Angel food cake
• Heavy whipping cream (or make homemade whipped cream)
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries

Summer Berry Cream Cake Preparation Instructions

This cake is unbelievably easy to make. Ready? 🙂

Step 1

In a large bowl use a mixer to whip the cream until stiff peaks form then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the angel food cake horizontally into 3 layers.

Step 3

Place the bottom cake layer on a platter.

Step 4

Evenly spoon the whipped cream onto the layer.

Step 5

Add berries of each kind on top of the cream.

Step 6

Add the middle layer of cake on top of the berries as you continue to build your summer berry cream cake.

Step 7

Spread on whipped cream and berries.

Step 8

Place the top cake layer on and again spread on whipping cream.

Step 9

Arrange the remaining berries on top. Slice, serve, and enjoy your berries and cream cake!

Tips And Variations To Try

Here are a few ideas to help make your summer berry cream cake perfect every time – or change it up when you want something different!

• Go Simple – there’s no need to soak this cake in simple syrup or go overboard with decorating this berries and cream cake. The great appeal of this recipe is its simplicity! Form the layers and let the berries act as decorations.

• Make Sure Your Cake Layers Are Level – as you cut the layers of cake, take care to make the layers as level as possible. Uneven layers will cause your final cake to look lopsided and unstable. If you have uneven layers, you can take a large serrated knife to even them out.

• Make Minis! – try making a 6-inch summer berry cream cake instead of a large one.

• Try Different Cake Flavors – Pound cake or white cake would be delicious options in this summer berry cream cake! You could even use layers of chocolate cake for a totally different experience!

• Chill The Cake – After assembling the cake, chill it in the fridge before serving it to help everything settle and stabilize. It will also make slicing the cake easier!

FAQs

Here are some common questions I see readers ask about this red, white, and blue berries and cream cake recipe…and their answers.

Could you use frozen berries instead? 

Yes, you could choose to use frozen berries instead of fresh ones. Keep in mind that the frozen berries will have a mushier texture and could be a little more liquidy.

Fresh berries are best, but frozen berries will work.

How long will this summer berry cream cake last?

Unfortunately, it won’t last very long. The cake will quickly soak up the moisture from the fruit and whipped cream and become soggy.

If you can’t use up the entire dish the day you make it, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. And even then, you may notice that the cake will be a little soggy.

I hope you love this summer berry cream cake as much as I do! It’s perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, birthdays, or even dessert any night of the week!

More Red, White, And Blue Treats

If you love this summer berry cream cake, you’ll love these other patriotic desserts too!

• Creamy Instant Pot Fresh Berry Cheesecake
• Festive Red, White, And Blue Cake Balls
• Very Best Fresh Berry Chantilly Cake
• Jello Jigglers: Patriotic Red, White, and Blue
• Festive Patriotic Red, White & Blue Vanilla Fudge