Ingredients
Raspberry Jam
- 250 g frozen raspberries
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
Coconut Sponge
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 1/8 tsp white vinegar
- 130 g granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 20 g potato starch
- Pinch of salt
- 65 g coconut cream (unsweetened)
Whipped Coconut Cream
- 375 ml heavy cream (cold)
- 180 g coconut cream (cold, unsweetened)
- 55 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
Assembly and Decoration
- 375 g fresh raspberries
- Coconut flakes for decoration
Instructions
- Make Raspberry Jam: In a saucepan, combine frozen raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat until the raspberries thaw and begin to break down, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing raspberries with a rubber spatula.
- Thicken the Jam: Mix cornstarch and water in a cup, then add to the simmering jam. Stir continuously for 1 minute until thickened.
- Cool the Jam: Pour the jam into a shallow bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 hour until cold.
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat oven to 175ºC (350ºF) conventional. Line an 8-inch (20 cm) round baking pan with parchment paper on the bottom without greasing the sides to allow the batter to cling and rise properly.
- Whip Egg Whites: Separate eggs. Using a stand or hand mixer, whisk egg whites with white vinegar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar in a slow, steady stream while continuing to whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Incorporate Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Stir egg yolks together, then gently mix into the meringue at low speed until just combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, potato starch, and salt together. Fold into the batter at low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Add Coconut Cream: Warm coconut cream until steaming. Add to the batter and mix gently until combined.
- Final Batter Mix: Use a rubber spatula to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Bake the Sponge: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28 minutes.
- Cool the Cake: After baking, run a thin knife along the pan edges, invert the cake onto a cooling rack, and then flip it right side up. Let it cool completely. If the cake sinks slightly, flip it again to even out.
- Make Whipped Coconut Cream: Once the sponge is cooled, combine cold heavy cream, cold coconut cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla paste in a mixer bowl. Whip until medium stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Slice the sponge horizontally into two layers using a serrated knife. Place the first layer on a serving plate, spread half the raspberry jam evenly, then half the whipped coconut cream. Arrange halved fresh raspberries on top.
- Repeat and Decorate: Add the second sponge layer, repeat jam and whipped cream layers, and decorate with fresh raspberries and coconut flakes on top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake until ready to serve.
Notes
- Do not grease the sides of the baking pan to help the sponge rise higher and achieve a light texture.
- When making the meringue, add sugar slowly to ensure stiff, glossy peaks.
- The cake can sink slightly after baking; flipping it can help even out the surface.
- Use cold heavy cream and coconut cream for best whipping results in the frosting.
- Store the finished cake in the refrigerator to maintain texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian