Strawberry Raffaello cake: A sweet combination of coconut and strawberries

Name: Strawberry Raffaello cake: A sweet combination of coconut and strawberries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 100 g sugar; 100 g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 400 ml whipping cream; 250 g mascarpone; 100 g grated coconut; 2 tablespoons sugar; Fresh strawberries

Easy to prepare
10 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Discover a delicious recipe for Strawberry Raffaello cake that combines the gentleness of coconut cream with the freshness of fresh strawberries. This elegant dessert is ideal for family celebrations, wedding receptions, and festive weekends. It’s easy to prepare and will delight every lover of sweets.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

For the batter:

3 eggs
100 g sugar
100 g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

For the cream:

400 ml whipping cream
250 g mascarpone
100 g grated coconut
2 tablespoons sugar

For decoration:

Fresh strawberries

Preparation procedure

Preparing the cake base Beat the eggs with the sugar until thick and pale. Gently fold in the flour mixed with the baking powder. Pour the batter into a cake tin lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes. After baking, let the cake base cool completely.
Preparing the cream Whip the whipping cream with two tablespoons of sugar into stiff whipped cream. Add the mascarpone and grated coconut and gently mix until smooth.
Assembling the cake Spread the prepared coconut cream over the cooled cake base. Arrange fresh strawberries on top and chill the cake in the refrigerator for several hours.

Total preparation time

preparation: 30 minutes
baking: 20 minutes
chilling: at least 2–3 hours
total: approx. 3.5 hours

Number of servings

approximately 10–12 servings

Tips for a perfect result

For an even more pronounced flavor, add a few drops of coconut extract to the cream.
You can enrich the cake with layers of fresh strawberries or other fruit, for example raspberries or blueberries.
If you want to serve the cake more festively, decorate it with coconut flakes.

Conclusion

The Strawberry Raffaello cake is the perfect combination of fresh fruit and delicate coconut cream. Preparation is easy and the result is worth it – the cake not only looks great, but also tastes amazing. Make this dessert for your loved ones and watch how quickly it disappears from the table!