RASPBERRY ALMOND CREAM CAKE: Discover a Festive Treat!
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A delightful Raspberry Almond Cream Cake that combines sweet and nutty flavors with a creamy raspberry filling, perfect for celebrations.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Fresh raspberries & mint (for garnish)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to batter alternating with milk.
- Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook until thick and jammy. Cool.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Slice cake horizontally into two layers. Spread raspberry filling, then whipped cream.
- Top with remaining cake layer. Spread more raspberry filling on top and sprinkle generously with toasted almonds.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Notes
- Serve slightly chilled for clean slices.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream or espresso.
- Drizzle with white chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Toast almonds for deeper nutty flavor.
- Let cake rest 1 hour before slicing.
- Use frozen raspberries if fresh aren’t in season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g