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Fresh Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

Fresh Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Fresh Raspberry Layer Cake. With layers of raspberry-infused cake, raspberry compote filling, and a luscious raspberry buttercream frosting, this cake is a true treat for any occasion.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 1 cake (8 servings)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 200 grams (1 ½ cups) All-Purpose Flour
  • 200 grams (1 cup) Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Instant Clearjel OR 43 grams (¼ cup) Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs
  • ¾ cup Buttermilk
  • ¼ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons Natural Red Raspberry Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Liquid Red Food Coloring

Additional Cake Ingredients

  • ¾ stick (3 ounces) Salted Butter, melted
  • 2 x batch prepared Raspberry Compote, divided

Raspberry Buttercream Ingredients

  • 455 grams (4 cups) Powdered Sugar
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 2 sticks (8 ounces) Salted Butter, soft
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Natural Red Raspberry Extract
  • Reserved prepared Raspberry Compote

Decorations (optional)

  • Fresh Raspberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the raspberry compote filling – Make a batch of raspberry compote and reserve portions for cake batter, frosting, and filling.
  2. Bake the Raspberry Cake – Preheat oven, mix dry and wet ingredients, add compote, pour into pan, and bake.
  3. Make the raspberry buttercream frosting – Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, extracts, and compote for fluffy frosting.
  4. Layer, Decorate and Serve – Layer cake with buttercream, compote, and frost generously for a stunning finish.

Notes

  • Freeze cake layers for easier assembly
  • Refrigerate buttercream for easier spreading

Nutrition

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