Best 7 Raspberry Bavarian Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Raspberry Bavarian Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the delicate sweetness of raspberries with the creamy richness of Bavarian cream. This exquisite cake features a moist sponge cake base, layered with a luscious raspberry filling and topped with a velvety Bavarian cream. The vibrant red raspberries add a pop of color and a burst of tanginess, while the creamy custard-like filling provides a smooth and decadent texture. Each bite of this cake is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, leaving you with a delightful and unforgettable taste experience.

In addition to the classic Raspberry Bavarian Cake, this article offers variations to suit different preferences and occasions. For a more indulgent treat, try the Chocolate Raspberry Bavarian Cake, where the richness of chocolate pairs perfectly with the tartness of raspberries. If you're looking for a lighter option, the Raspberry Mousse Cake offers a fluffy and airy texture, while still delivering the delightful raspberry flavor. For a unique twist, the Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake combines the classic cheesecake filling with a vibrant raspberry swirl, creating a stunning and delicious dessert.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article ensures that you can recreate these delectable cakes with ease. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find all the guidance you need to impress your friends and family with these stunning and flavorful creations. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these Raspberry Bavarian Cake masterpieces.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY LAYER CAKE



Chocolate-Raspberry Layer Cake image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 12-ounce bag frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
Butter, for greasing the pans
All-purpose flour, for dusting
One 18.25-ounce box chocolate cake mix, such as Betty Crocker Super Moist Chocolate Fudge
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream, at room temperature
Fresh raspberries or chocolate curls, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the puree: Place the raspberries in a blender and blend until smooth (yields 1 1/4 cups of puree). Remove 1/4 cup of puree and reserve.
  • For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour the bottom and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round nonstick baking pans. Set aside.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the cake mix and the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Toss until the chocolate chips are coated.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix, 1 cup of the raspberry puree, vegetable oil, eggs and 1/4 cup water. Using an electric hand mixer, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Mix in the chocolate chips. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  • For the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, cream cheese and sour cream. Using an electric hand mixer, beat on low speed until smooth. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of the frosting and the reserved 1/4 cup puree until smooth.
  • To assemble the cake: Place one cake layer, flat side-up, on a cake stand. Using a spatula, spread the raspberry-chocolate frosting over the cake layer leaving a 1/2-inch border. Place the other cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting. Decorate with fresh raspberries or chocolate curls. Using a damp knife cut the cake into wedges and serve.
  • Cake can be made 1 day in advance. Refrigerate in an airtight plastic container. Allow the cake to stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

RASPBERRY BAVARIAN CAKE



Raspberry Bavarian Cake image

This recipe is an all-time favorite with my family and everyone else who tastes it. It's so easy but makes an impressive company dessert. Because it doesn't seem light, everyone feels like they're sinfully over-indulging! -Linda Murray, Allenstown, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 packages (12 ounces each) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup cold water, divided
38 ladyfingers, split
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1 teaspoon water
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine raspberries and confectioners' sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until bubbly and sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Mash and strain raspberries, reserving syrup. Discard seeds; set aside., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in remaining cold water and raspberry juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, line the bottom and sides of a 9-in. springform pan with ladyfingers. In a small bowl, combine raspberry jam and water; spread over ladyfingers lining bottom of pan. Fold 3-3/4 cups whipped topping into raspberry mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Garnish with remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE



Chocolate Raspberry Cake image

Whenever I make this chocolate raspberry cake, I get rave reviews. It's impressive, and the raspberry filling is wonderful. -Marlene Sanders, Paradise, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 27

3 cups sugar
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons 2% milk
6 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 drops red food coloring, optional
4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, melted
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cold cream cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Combine buttermilk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat 2 minutes. Gradually add coffee (batter will be thin)., Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes . Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let stand until cool. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Gradually add cooled milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in liqueur, salt and, if desired, food coloring., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread half the filling to within 1/4 in. of edge. Drizzle half the jam over filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Refrigerate until filling is set, about 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa and liqueur. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 118g carbohydrate (91g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BAVARIAN CAKE



Chocolate Raspberry Bavarian Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 10-inch cake, about 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup raspberry liqueur
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch pieces |
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
Two 10-ounce packages frozen raspberries
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup raspberry liqueur
1 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups heavy whipping cream
One 9-inch round Chocolate Genoise, baked and cooled (recipe below)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Chocolate shavings
1/2 -pint basket raspberries
Confectioners' sugar
CHOCOLATE GENOISE
1/3 cup cake flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup alkalized (Dutch process) cocoa powder
3 large eggs plus 3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Finishing:
  • You will need 1 10-inch springform pan.
  • For the syrup, combine the sugar and water, bring to a boil and cool. Stir in the liqueur.
  • For the chocolate filling, bring the cream to a boil. Remove from heat, add the chocolate, and allow to stand 2 minutes. Whisk in the butter until smooth and cool.
  • To make the Bavarian, combine the raspberries and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes. Use a food mill or a fine sieve to puree and strain away seeds. Cool. Combine the liqueur and gelatin in a small, heatproof bowl and soak 5 minutes. Place the bowl over simmering water to make liquid again, then whisk into cool puree. Whip cream and fold it in.
  • Slice the genoise into two layers and place one in the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Moisten with half the syrup. Whip the cooled chocolate filling to lighten and spread half over cake layer; pour on half the Bavarian. Repeat with remaining cake layer, syrup, chocolate filling, and Bavarian. Chill to set.
  • To unmold, run a small knife between dessert and mold and lift off side of pan. Whip the cream and spread over sides of dessert. Press some of the chocolate shavings into cream. Arrange raspberries on top in two concentric circles around the top rim, then sprinkle center with shavings and confectioners' sugar.
  • One 9 by 2-inch round layer pan, or a 9-inch springform pan, buttered and the bottom lined with a disk of parchment or wax paper Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Sift together the cake flour, cornstarch, and cocoa through a fine-meshed strainer over a piece of waxed paper to break up any lumps in the cocoa. Set sifted ingredients aside with the strainer. Whisk together the eggs yolks, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and continue whisking gently until the mixture is lukewarm, about 100 degrees. This should take only a minute or two. Whip with the electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is cooled and increased in volume, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove bowl from mixer and sift in dry ingredients, in three additions gently folding each third in with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread the top even with a spatula. Bake the layer about 30 minutes until it is well risen and the center is firm to the touch. If necessary, loosen the layer from the side of the pan with a small knife or spatula and invert the cake onto a rack. Place another rack on the cake and invert again. Remove the top rack, so that the layer cools right side up, still on the paper. Yield: 1 round layer, 9 inches in diameter by 2 inches deep

RASPBERRY CAKE



Raspberry Cake image

Jazz up plain cake with raspberry gelatin and frozen berries. Spread with a light, fruity whipped topping (or this whipped topping substitute), the festive results make a cool and refreshing dessert. -Marion Anderson, Dalton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
4 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup hot water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed, undrained
FROSTING:
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed, undrained
Fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, eggs, oil and water; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in raspberries. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , For frosting, in a large bowl, fold whipped topping into raspberries. Spread over cake. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RASPBERRY-CREAM LAYER CAKE



Raspberry-Cream Layer Cake image

Pretty pink whipped cream is an irresistible filling and frosting in this delicate raspberry layer cake that comes together in just one hour. It's a light and cheerful dessert to serve at a baby shower, birthday party, or on Mother's Day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

Unsalted butter, for cake pans
1 recipe Classic Yellow Cake Batter
2 cups raspberries
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter two 9-inch round cake pans (2 inches deep). Line bottoms with parchment paper; butter parchment. Divide batter between pans, firmly tap on a flat surface to remove air bubbles, and smooth tops.
  • Bake until cakes are golden and puffed and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Let cakes cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges, then invert; remove parchment. Invert cakes again and let cool completely on racks.
  • In a medium bowl, gently mash 1 cup raspberries with a fork. Stir in 1 cup whole raspberries. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and confectioners' sugar on high until soft peaks form, 1 minute. With a rubber spatula, gently fold raspberries into whipped cream. Place 1 cake on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread raspberry cream on top, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Top with other cake, press gently, and finish with remaining raspberry cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 20 g

RASPBERRY BAVARIAN CREAM



Raspberry Bavarian Cream image

The first time I ever made this bavarian cream was when I made my very first wedding cake. I used this as the filling. It can be made with fresh or frozen sweetened raspberries; however, I used a seedless raspberry jam.

Provided by S I

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 oz powdered gelatin (or 7 or 8 gelatin sheets)
5 oz cold water
4 oz egg yolks
3 oz granulated sugar
9 oz milk
1/4 oz pure vanilla extract
1 pt heavy cream
16 oz seedless raspberry jam (i use smucker's)*

Steps:

  • 1. Bloom the gelatin in the cold water.
  • 2. Prepare the Creme Anglaise: Whip the egg yolks and sugar until thick and light. In a medium saucepan, scald the milk and slowly stir it into the egg yolk mixture, beating constantly. Cook over a hot water bath (double boiler), stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly. Stir the gelatin mixture into the hot custard sauce until it is dissolved.
  • 3. Cool the custard sauce in the refrigerator or over a cold ice water bath, stirring occasionally to keep the mixture smooth.
  • 4. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Do Not Overwhip!
  • 5. When the custard is very thick but not yet set, stir in the raspberry jam. Fold in the whipped cream.
  • 6. Pour the mixture into molds or serving dishes. Chill until completely set. If prepared in molds, unmold for service.
  • 7. VARIATIONS Vanilla Bavarian Cream: Increase the milk to 16 oz (1 pint) and the sugar to 4 oz. Omit the raspberry jam. White Chocolate Bavarian Cream: Add 8 oz white chocolate, chopped or grated, to the hot custard sauce. Stir until completely melted and blended in. Omit the raspberry jam. To Convert To A Mousse: Reduce the quantity of gelatin to 1/3 or 1/2 the amount indicated in the recipe. *To Use Fresh or Frozen Raspberries: Fresh - Mash 8 oz fresh raspberries with 3 oz granulated sugar Frozen - Use 12 oz frozen, sweetened raspberries Stir the puree into the custard sauce before adding the whipped cream.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh raspberries: Fresh raspberries will give your cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh raspberries, you can use frozen raspberries, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overbeat the batter: Overbeating the batter can make your cake tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if your cake is done baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This raspberry bavarian cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy sponge cake, creamy bavarian filling, and fresh raspberry topping, this cake is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this raspberry bavarian cake a try.

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