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Caramel Pecan Raspberry Layer Cake: A Luxurious Delight!

Caramel Pecan Raspberry Layer Cake
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A luxurious Caramel Pecan Raspberry Layer Cake that combines rich flavors of nuts and fruits, perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup neutral oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ¼ cup coconut cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Whole pecans

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
  2. Cream butter, oil, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk.
  5. Fold in toasted pecans.
  6. Divide into three 8-inch pans and bake at 175°C for 22–25 minutes. Cool fully.
  7. Heat raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until broken down.
  8. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy. Cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  10. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla. Chill briefly for easier spreading.
  11. Heat sugar and water without stirring until deep amber.
  12. Remove from heat, whisk in coconut cream and salt. Let cool to room temperature.
  13. Layer pecan cake, cream cheese frosting, and raspberry filling. Repeat until all layers are stacked.
  14. Frost lightly or leave semi-naked. Drizzle caramel and top with raspberries and whole pecans.

Notes

  • Serve chilled to keep layers firm and clean.
  • Add extra caramel drizzle on each slice.
  • Decorate the plate with fresh berries for a luxury finish.
  • Toast pecans for richer flavor.
  • Cool the raspberry filling fully to avoid sliding.
  • Let cakes cool completely before layering.
  • Chill the assembled cake before slicing for perfect clean layers.

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