Yum Secret's video: Raffaello Cake Recipe Almond and Coconut Cake

This Almond and Coconut Cake is one of my favourite! If you love the coconut flavor or the famous Raffaello truffles, you'll love this elegant and delicate Almond Coconut Cake! The Raffaello Cake is made with an almond sponge cake, a crispy coconut filling, a white chocolate, Mascarpone and coconut frosting, and topped with shredded coconut and Raffaello truffles. This amazing and not too sweet cake will be a crowd pleasure! INGREDIENTS For the Almond Sponge Cake: 4 large eggs, room temperature Pinch of salt ⅓ cup (70g) sugar ¾ cup (70g) almond flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 7 tablespoons (100ml) whole milk 3 tablespoons (40ml) vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking powder For the White Chocolate Coconut Frosting: 7 oz (200g) white chocolate 7 oz (200g) canned coconut cream, unsweetened 9 oz (250g) Mascarpone cheese, room temperature 7 oz (200g) whipping cream For the Crispy Coconut Filling: ¼ cup (40g) white chocolate chips, melted 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 oz (30g) any waffles without filling or unglazed flakes ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened shredded coconut For the Coconut Syrup: 7 oz (200g) canned coconut milk ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Assembling and decorating: Unsweetened shredded coconut Raffaello truffles, optional PREPARATION To Make the Almond Sponge Cake. 1. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). Line bottom of a 8-inch (20 cm) round baking ring with parchment paper; set aside. 2. Separate egg whites from yolks. Add a pinch of salt over the whites and beat for about 5-8 minutes until you reach stiff peak stage. 3. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until white and foamy. Add the milk, oil and flour and mix until well combined. Gradually add the whipped whites into the batter and carefully incorporate using a spatula. 4. Fold the batter into the prepared pan. 5. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. 6. Let it cool in a baking ring for about 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a rack. 7. Using a kitchen knife, to divide the one cake into 3 equal parts. To Make the White Chocolate Coconut Frosting. 1. In a small saucepan, bring the whipping cream and coconut cream to a boil. 2. Pour the mixture over the chocolate chips. Leave for 5 minutes, then mix until well combined. 3. Cover and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours, or overnight. 4. Add the Mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth. To Make the Crispy Coconut Filling. 1. Grind waffles into medium crumbs. Add the shredded coconut, melted chocolate and butter, and mix until well combined. 2. Place the mixture on parchment or on a silicone mat. Freeze until it hardens. 3. Break unevenly using your hands into small pieces. To Make the Coconut Syrup. 1. In a small bowl, combine together coconut milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. To Assemble Almond Coconut Cake (Raffaello Cake). 1. Place one layer of cake on a cake stand or serving plate. Divide the filling and cream cheese frosting into 2 parts (and leave a little to cover the cake). 2. Spread ⅓ cup (80g) coconut syrup over the cake layer. Then place the crispy filling or ⅓ cup (40g) unsweetened shredded coconut. Spread evenly with a bit less than a third of frosting. 3. Place second layer of cake, and repeat the process. Then place third layer of cake. 4. Spread the remaining frosting on top and sides of the cake. 5. Sprinkle shredded coconut on the top and sides of the cake and refrigerate for about 5-6 hours. 6. Decorate as desired, I’ve used Raffaello truffles. ___________________________________________________________________________ ★ Get More Cake Recipes: Chocolate Brie Cheese Mousse Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqs8M1UFps4&t=32s Black Forest Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l42TyrKA4hQ&t=17s Oreo Cheesecake Chocolate Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae1mHkVyvmc Vanilla Chocolate Buttercream Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RODR9mOy1zo&t=8s Chocolate Cherry Pie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFLeH0ZBIBk Chocolate Chestnut Truffle Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpV_LS3CzYM&t=30s Mousse Cake Riviera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC2i831dN0s Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nq2q5qOm4Y Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Cake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbrK24St3c&t=95s ___________________________________________________________________________ ★ My Links: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Yum-Secret-6… INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yumsecret/ PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/yummsecret/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/YumSecret