Description
A whimsical cake inspired by Disney, combining buttery vanilla layers, rose-scented buttercream, and tart raspberry compote for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 3/4 cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups (200 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp water (optional)
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1–2 tsp rosewater
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
- Pinch of fine salt
- A few drops natural pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between. Then add vanilla and almond extract.
- With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry mixture and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For raspberry compote, cook raspberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.
- For buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add rosewater and cream to reach spreading consistency.
- Assemble by leveling cake tops, spreading a crumb coat, and filling with raspberry compote between layers. Finish with a smooth coat of buttercream.
- Decorate as desired and chill slightly before serving.
Notes
For lighter variations, use plant-based substitutes and adjust sugar. Chill cake slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 105g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg