1tbspvanilla paste15mL, you can substitute with vanilla extract
2tbsplemon zest12g, zest of about two lemons
1/2cupcoconut oil118mL, melted and cooled
For the Frosting
18ozmascarpone cheese525g, room temperature
3cupsheavy cream709mL
1cuppowdered sugar125g
1tbspvanilla extract15mL
Berries
2cupsraspberries250g
2cupsblackberries220g
2cupsblueberries220g
Instructions
Grease and flour three 8" pans. If you have them, add wet cake strips to the edge of the pans. Pre.heat oven to 350F
Sift the dry ingredients together in a larg bowl and whisk together.
Add the wet ingredients into a meduim bowl and mix well. Make sure to distribute the honey well.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.
Pour the batter into the cake pans and distribute to edges.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the centers are done.
For the Filling
Add the cream and sugar to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk
Whip the cream until it just starts to thicken
Add the marscapone and beat on low, bringing the speed up to high as the mascarpone is incorporated into the cream. Add the vanilla.
Beat until the mixture holds firm peaks. Overbeating can lead to a grainy texture.
For the assembly
Add the filling to the first layer then cover with berries. Add more cream on top and smooth out. Add second cake layer, and repeat steps then add third layer, cover with frosting and smooth out.
Push berries into the filling on the side of the cake then smooth out with an offset spatula.
Pipe dollops of cream on the top edge with a large star tip. Top each dollop with a large blackberry.