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Slice of raspberry cake with cream cheese frosting garnished with fresh raspberries, showcasing the layers of cake and frosting.
Alyssa

Raspberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicate sponge cake layers filled with creamy sweet cream cheese frosting and raspberry jello made with real fruits. Gorgeous, tall and impressive cake for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 618
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar divided
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups plain cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 packet gelatin powder (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 10 oz raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried raspberry powder (optional)

Method
 

  1. To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line bottom of 1 9-inch springform pan (at least 3 inches tall) with parchment paper.
  2. Separate the egg whites and yolks
  3. In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, whisk together egg yolks and ½ cup of sugar until pale and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sift flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy and add cream of tartar, then sugar gradually until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold whipped egg whites into egg yolk mixture, add sifted flour, and whisk well.
  7. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then refrigerate overnight.
  9. Prepare raspberry jello layer and refrigerate until set.
  10. Make simple syrup and cool completely.
  11. Beat cream cheese and butter and add powdered sugar and vanilla to make frosting.
  12. Assemble the cake by slicing the cake into layers and adding frosting and jello layers.
  13. Finish by decorating the top with reserved frosting.

Notes

This cake is perfect for celebrations and can be customized with different fruit flavors.