Raspberry Dream Cake
The Raspberry Dream Cake is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring layers of moist Bakery-Style Yellow Cake and rich Fudge Brownies. This indulgent dessert is elevated with a creamy, tangy Cream Cheese Icing and a homemade Raspberry Sauce bursting with fruity goodness. Fresh raspberries and optional cacao nibs add a touch of elegance, while a vegan chocolate ganache offers a luxurious finish. Perfect for special occasions, this cake is a dream come true for dessert lovers. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients:
Cake Layers:
– 1 Recipe Bakery-Style Yellow Cake
– 1 Recipe Fudge Brownies
– 1 Recipe Cream Cheese Icing
Ganache (Optional):
– 4 ounces vegan chocolate
– 6 tablespoons plant-based milk
Garnish:
– 1/2 cup cacao nibs (optional)
– 4 ounces fresh raspberries
Raspberry Sauce:
– 12 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries
– 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (optional)
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 7-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Bake the Yellow Cake: Prepare the Bakery-Style Yellow Cake as directed, dividing the batter evenly between the three pans. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, then allow the cakes to cool completely.
Make the Brownie Layers: Wash the cake pans, then re-grease and line them with parchment paper. Prepare the Fudge Brownie batter according to the recipe, and divide it evenly among the pans. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely.
Prepare the Raspberry Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, cranberries (if using), sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the raspberries turn into a smooth sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a bowl to cool in the refrigerator.
Make the Cream Cheese Icing: Follow the recipe for Cream Cheese Icing as instructed.
Prepare the Ganache (Optional): In a small saucepan, combine the plant-based milk and vegan chocolate . Heat over medium, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Let it cool at room temperature.
Assemble the Raspberry Dream Cake: Start with a layer of yellow cake, followed by a layer of brownie. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese icing and raspberry sauce between each layer. Top the cake with fresh raspberries and optional cacao nibs . Drizzle with ganache if desired.
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