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Raffaello Cake
Total time60 min
Prep20 min
Cook40 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyEasy
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ChefNada Hadraj

Raffaello Cake

Raffaello cake—one of the most delightful cakes. The creamy filling, the coconut coating and Raffaello chocolates on top combine into an unforgettable flavor.

Raffaello cake—fancy and elegant for special occasions

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup liquid milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Filling
  • Half a block of butter at room temperature or soft butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cream cheese triangles or 200 grams Philadelphia cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • Coating
  • 1 cup Chantilly cream
  • 1/2 cup coconut
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Method

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  1. Sift the flour and add the shredded coconut, vanilla and baking powder; mix well.
  2. In another bowl beat the eggs with the sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the butter to the egg-sugar mixture and continue beating, then add the milk and mix until combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients in stages and mix until you have a slightly fluid batter.
  5. Grease two cake pans with oil or butter and dust lightly with flour. Divide the batter between the two pans.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at a moderate 180°C for about 30 minutes until the cake is cooked and golden.
    Timers: 30 min
  7. Remove the cakes and let them cool completely; meanwhile prepare the filling.
  8. In a bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until the butter lightens in color, then add the spreadable cheese and mix well. Add half a cup of cream and beat again.
  9. Chill the filling in the refrigerator until needed.
  10. When the cakes are completely cool, place the first layer on a plate and spread the filling over it, then place the second layer and press slightly.
  11. Coat the outside of the cake with whipped cream (chantilly) and then cover with shredded coconut.
  12. Refrigerate the Raffaello cake for at least two hours to firm up and chill before serving.
  13. Decorate with ready-made Raffaello candies on top.

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianNut freeEasyBalanced time

Notes and serving ideas

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