Enter a world where the delicate flavours of raspberry and coconut intertwine in a symphony of sweetness with this Layered Raspberry and Coconut Cake. Each slice is a celebration of contrasts: the richness of buttery cake gives way to the lightness of fragrant coconut milk, while the tartness of raspberries complements the subtle sweetness of vanilla.
Cake Ingredients:
- 375g butter, softened
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups self-raising flour
- 270ml tin coconut milk
- Pink Rose food colouring
- Fresh unsprayed rose, to decorate
Buttercream Ingredients:
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup frozen raspberries, crushed and defrosted
- Pink food colouring
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake tins.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, making sure each is well incorporated before adding the next.
Gradually fold in the self-raising flour and coconut milk until smooth.
Divide the mixture evenly between the two cake tins. If you like, add a few drops of pink food colouring to one of the cake tins to make a pink layer.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the buttercream:
Cream the softened unsalted butter until smooth.
Gradually add the sifted icing sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Fold in the crushed raspberries until evenly distributed. Add the pink food colouring to achieve the desired shade of pink.
If the buttercream is too stiff, you can thicken it with a little more raspberry juice or a teaspoon of milk.
Assembly:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of buttercream over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread the buttercream over the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate with fresh unsprayed roses for a beautiful finish.
