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Raspberry Dream Cake

Raspberry Dream Cake

One taste and I thought I was dreaming! Vanilla layers soaked with raspberry sauce, fudge brownies and cream cheese icing!
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

For the Raspberry Sauce:

  • 12 Ounces Fresh or Frozen Raspberries
  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen cranberries *optional see notes
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (28g)
  • 2 Tablespoons water (30ml)

Instructions
 

  • Grease & parchment line 3-7" cake pans & preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Prepare the yellow cake as per the instructions on that recipe post & divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans
  • Once the cakes are baked & cooled wash the pans then re-grease & parchment line them so you can bake the brownie recipe
  • Prepare the brownie recipe as per the instructions on that recipe post & divide the batter equally between the prepared pans
  • Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for about 13-15 minutes ~ be careful not to over bake or they will be dry. The tops will be puffed & slightly shiny & a toothpick test will yield moist crumbs not raw batter
  • Cool the brownie layers while you prepare the raspberry sauce.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium sauce pot & cook over low to medium heat stirring occasionally. If using the cranberries they will begin to pop & the raspberries will start to break down to a puree.
  • Cook for just about 10 -15 minutes & then transfer to a heat proof bowl to cool, reserve in the refrigerator until you are ready to build the cake.
  • Next prepare the 2-2-2 Cream Cheese Icing & the Ganache Recipes according to the instructions on those pages
  • Build the cake as shown in the video tutorial.

Video

Notes

Whenever I make a berry compote I like to add a small amount of cranberries to my recipe
Cranberries have the highest natural pectin & adds a beautiful natural thickener to berry sauces great for using as fillings inside cake
Not to mention I love the tart contrast for cakes that are on the sweeter side
If you do not like cranberry or do not have them it is ok to leave them out and add more of another berry in it's place
Storage Raspberry Dream Cake can be left at room temperature for 1 day in very cool conditions, since the cream cheese icing is shelf stable. Longer storage should be kept refrigerated for up to 7 days wrapped loosely to prevent drying.
Freeze for up to 1 month wrapped well
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