Description
A rich and velvety Raspberry Velvet Layer Cake that combines classic velvet cake with the sweet and tart flavor of fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3⁄4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Red or burgundy gel food coloring
- 1 1⁄2 cups raspberry preserves
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 1⁄2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh raspberries
- Extra buttercream for piping
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy and pale.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake layers to cool completely before assembling.
- For the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Place one velvet cake layer on a cake stand and spread a layer of buttercream around the edge.
- Spoon raspberry preserves into the center and scatter fresh raspberries over the filling.
- Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake smoothly with vanilla buttercream.
- Pipe decorative ruffles and swirls around the sides and top for an elegant finish.
- Cover the top generously with fresh raspberries.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for clean layers.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Raspberry Cake, Velvet Cake, Layer Cake, Dessert, Baking