Mini Raspberry Layered Cakes
This eye-catching trio of mini raspberry desserts will wow and delight any holiday crowd.
Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Resting Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Difficulty Level Easy
Servings 8
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 5 large eggs separated
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) E.D.SMITH® Raspberry Pie Filling
- Icing sugar for dusting
Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line bottom of 15- x 11-inch (40 x 28 cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks, 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar and vanilla for about 8 minutes or until pale lemony colour and thickened. Beat in flour mixture; set aside.
In large bowl, using clean beaters, beat egg whites on low speed until starting to foam. Increase speed to high; beat until soft peaks start to form. Gradually sprinkle in remaining sugar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
Fold half of the beaten egg whites into egg yolk mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites just until incorporated.
Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until tester inserted into centre comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Invert cake onto work surface; peel off parchment paper. Using 2-inch (5 cm) round cookie cutter, cut out 24 rounds; set aside. Spread 1 tbsp (15 mL) raspberry pie filling over 16 cake rounds.
To assemble each serving, stack two raspberry-topped rounds together; cap each with remaining round. Dust with icing sugar.
- Instead of baking a cake, substitute a store-bought pound cake or angel food cake to reduce prep time.
- Option to add a dollop of raspberry buttercream icing. Find the icing recipe here.
Type Ice cream, Mousse & Parfaits - Pastries
Season/Occasion Holiday, Christmas & New Years - Spring & Easter - Thanksgiving, Autumn & Halloween - Valentine's Day