Our classic Cherry Jam packs the fresh, sweet taste of a northern Michigan summer into a jar. After ripening on the tree for a season, the cherries travel from tree to jar and to your home! The perfect cake for Easter, Mother’s Day, or birthdays!
We knew that we had to have a standout recipe to go along with our Cherry Jam. This Cherry Chantilly Cake is made with moist layers of white cake, Chantilly cream, and Cherry Jam from Northern Michigan.
There is nothing more delicious than fresh cherries and berries served with a layered cake that makes each bite airy and sweet.
What is Chantilly Cake made of?
Chantilly Cake is made from round white cakes layers with a Chantilly whipped cream frosting and fresh fruit. First, we layered our cake with strawberries, blueberries, and Cherry Jam. We also made our version with rich mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream.
If you are not familiar with mascarpone cheese, it’s a smooth, spreadable fresh cream cheese with a sweeter flavor than other cheeses.
How do you make Chantilly Cake?
Don’t let the idea of a four-tiered cake intimidate you. Purchase your favorite store-bought white cake mix. Mix together as directed on the box, and pour into your greased rounded cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until your tops are golden brown and the sides are pulling away from the pan.
While your cake is baking, slice your strawberries and wash your blueberries. Toss them with lemon zest and juice.
Allow your cakes to cool before cutting each cake layer in half, horizontally. A long, flat, serrated knife is the best.
Combine your mascarpone and cream cheese until creamy before adding your powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream.
Spread your layer of Cherry Jam onto the first three layers of cake. Top with Chantilly cream and fresh berries. Repeat for the rest of the cake layers.
Once layered, coat the Chantilly cream over the top and side of the cake. Garnish the top and sides with fresh cherries and berries.
How do I store my cake?
Due to the cream, be sure to store your cake in the refrigerator. It is the freshest within two days. If you are making this for a special occasion, we recommend baking the first two layers of white cake and thawing them overnight in the fridge. Prepare the berry filling and Chantilly cream on the day of the serving.
Where can I purchase Cherry Jam?
Jars of the Cherry Jam are available at our cherry retailer’s six stores in Glen Arbor, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Ann Arbor, Frankenmuth, and Holland. Or order them online here, or call 1-800-206-6949.