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Almond Raspberry Cake

Delightful Almond Raspberry Cake that's Soft and Fluffy

This Almond Raspberry Cake features a soft crumb and fluffy raspberry buttercream, blending nutty almond with fruity raspberry for a magical dessert experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitute suggested
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or cake flour as a substitute
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or ground hazelnuts as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Kosher salt recommended
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract optional
For the Raspberry Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-Dried Raspberry Powder or fresh raspberry purée with adjusted sugar
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar no substitute recommended
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk any milk can be used

Equipment

  • 20x20 cm baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Sifter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC (340ºF) and line a 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed until fully combined after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, then add sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper to cool completely.
  8. For the buttercream, sift raspberry powder and powdered sugar together. Whip room-temperature butter until light and fluffy, then incorporate the raspberry mixture followed by vanilla and milk.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the raspberry buttercream over the top, creating swirls and peaks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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