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🍓 Raffaello Strawberry Cake

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Description

🥥 A light coconut sponge, smooth vanilla cream, and a vibrant strawberry jelly layer — this Raffaello-inspired cake is perfect for spring, summer, or any celebration!

Ingredients

  • For the coconut sponge:
  • 🥥 4 egg whites
  • 🍬 120g sugar
  • 🌾 100g flour
  • 🥛 50g shredded coconut
  • 🧁 1 tsp baking powder
  • 🧂 Pinch of salt
  • For the vanilla cream:
  • 🥚 4 egg yolks
  • 🍬 100g sugar
  • 🥄 2 tbsp flour
  • 🥛 500ml milk
  • 🧈 150g butter (room temp)
  • 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the strawberry jelly layer:
  • 🍓 400g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 🍬 2 tbsp sugar
  • 💧 100ml water
  • 🍮 1 sachet gelatin (about 7g)
  • For topping:
  • 🥛 Whipped plant cream or dairy whipping cream
  • 🍓 Fresh strawberries

Preparation

  • 1. Sponge:
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, then add sugar gradually.
  • Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and coconut.
  • Pour into a greased 24 cm pan and bake 15–20 min. Cool completely.
  • 2. Vanilla Cream:
  • Mix yolks, sugar, flour, and some cold milk. Heat the rest of the milk until warm, then whisk in yolk mix.
  • Cook on medium until thickened. Cool, then blend in softened butter and vanilla.
  • 3. Strawberry Jelly:
  • Simmer strawberries with sugar and water for 10 minutes, then blend into a purée.
  • Dissolve gelatin per instructions and stir into warm purée. Let cool slightly before using.
  • 4. Assembly:
  • Place sponge on a cake board or springform base.
  • Spread vanilla cream evenly.
  • Gently pour cooled strawberry jelly on top.
  • Chill in fridge at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
  • 5. Finish:
  • Decorate with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.

Total Time

✍️ Prep: 40 minutes

❄️ Chill: 4–6 hours

✅ Total: ~5 hours (mostly chilling)

Nutritional Value

🔥 Calories: ~290 kcal

🥚 Protein: 5g

🧈 Fat: 14g

🍞 Carbs: 35g

Advice

💡 For more coconut aroma, add a spoonful of coconut milk into the sponge or cream!

Status

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Layered with love — this Raffaello Strawberry Cake brings together creaminess, fruit, and elegance in every bite.
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