Raffaello cake originates from Germany, and it is a type of cake commonly used during Christmas or New Year. The cake has a crispy coconut layer covered with cinnamon, and the creamy filling inside is sweet and rich with fragrant almond nuts. Let’s join Tastetutorial.com in the kitchen to explore the following 3 simple recipes!
1. Colorful raffaello cake
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Colorful raffaello cake For 6 people
Cocoa powder 1 teaspoon Green tea powder 1 teaspoon Unsalted butter 25 gr (animal butter) Condensed milk 200 gr Almond nuts 50 gr Dried coconut 150 gr
Ingredient information
What is animal butter?
Animal butter, also known as unsalted butter – this is a type of butter that does not contain salt, has a light aroma, and is commonly used for baking.
You can use fresh or pre-roasted almonds. If using fresh nuts, they must be roasted or baked until golden before use.
How to make Multi-colored Raffaello Cake
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Mix the milk mixture with dried coconut flakes and refrigerate
Next, add 100g of dried coconut to the pot with the milk mixture and mix well so that the mixture is combined.
Then, tightly wrap the mixture with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Mixing the dough with color and shaping
Divide the coconut milk mixture into 3 equal parts.
Next, take 1 part of the dough and mix it evenly with 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder. The second part of the dough should be mixed evenly with 1 teaspoon of green tea powder.
For each part of the dough, continue to divide it into smaller equal parts. Then, place an almond in the center of each dough ball, roll it into a ball shape, and coat it evenly with a layer of shredded coconut to finish.
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Final product
The raffaello cake has a soft, fragrant shell, sweet and creamy coconut flavor, with a chewy shredded coconut layer, and a crunchy filling inside. Especially, this cake combines with the slight bitterness from cocoa and green tea powder, so it does not feel greasy when eaten.
2. Raffaello cake without boiling milk
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Raffaello Cake without boiling milk Serves 4
Dried coconut flakes 135 gr Condensed milk 160 ml Hazelnuts 15 nuts (or almonds)
What are hazelnuts?
- Hazelnuts also known as hazel nuts, are a type of nut that contains a lot of unsaturated fats.
- In addition, hazelnuts are rich in vitamins, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron… which help us avoid cardiovascular diseases and provide sufficient nutrients for the body. Moreover, the thin shell surrounding hazelnuts contains phenolic compounds that help the body resist oxidation very well.
How to make Raffaello Cake without boiling milk
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Mix milk and dried coconut flakes
Put 100gr of dried coconut flakes and 160ml of condensed milk into a bowl and mix well until the mixture is combined.
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Shaping and finishing
Next, divide the coconut milk mixture into several equal small portions, place a hazelnut in the center, and roll it into a ball.
Finally, coat the cake evenly with a layer of dry grated coconut to complete.
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Final product
The Raffaello cake is very simple to make without needing to use the stove. The cake has a soft, moist outer layer, sweet milk flavor, and rich aroma from the dry coconut combined with the crunchy hazelnut filling, making it appealing.
3. Raffaello cake with waffle
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Raffaello Cake with Waffle For 10 pieces
Waffle 2 pieces Mascarpone cheese 175 gr White chocolate 100 gr Almonds 10 nuts Coconut milk 75 gr Grated coconut 25 gr Coconut oil 10 ml Sugar 50 gr
Ingredient Information
Where to buy waffles?
You can buy waffles at supermarkets or online on e-commerce sites.
What is mascarpone?
- Mascarpone cheese is a type of fresh cheese that is creamy and is used in many recipes, especially in the famous Italian dessert tiramisu.
- You can easily buy this ingredient at baking supply stores or on popular e-commerce sites.
Required Tools
How to Make Raffaello Cake with Waffle
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Prepare round waffles
First, use a 3cm round mold to press firmly on the waffle to cut it into several equal round pieces.
Next, quickly dip each piece of waffle in a bowl of cold water and then place them on a high rack to drain for 1 – 2 minutes.
Then, place each piece of waffle into a round tray, use scissors to cut off the excess edges. After that, use another round tray to press down firmly on top to compact the cake.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes, then place the tray of cake in to bake for 12 – 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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Cook coconut milk
Place a pot on the stove, add 75ml of coconut cream, 50gr of sugar, 25gr of shredded coconut, and stir well over low heat until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat.
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Mix coconut milk with Mascarpone and mold
Add 175gr of mascarpone cheese to the pot of coconut milk and continue stirring to combine.
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Shape the balls for the cake
Put the coconut cheese mixture into a piping bag, then pipe it into the prepared waffle tray.
Next, place an almond in the center of each cake and freeze for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the cakes from the tray, combine the ones with almonds and the ones without to form a round ball.
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Prepare the white chocolate mixture
Heat 100gr of white chocolate until melted, then stir in 10ml of coconut oil.
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Coat the cake with shredded coconut
Finally, coat the cake evenly with a layer of white chocolate, then sprinkle an additional layer of dried coconut to finish.
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Final Product
Raffaello cake has a thin, crispy outer layer, sweet and rich from the chocolate coconut coating blending with the creamy cheese layer inside, and the almonds are fragrant and crunchy, perfectly delicious.
Tips for all dishes
- You can freely use various types of condensed milk such as: Ông Thọ milk, Holland girl milk or Vinamilk condensed milk.
- Besides almonds, you can substitute with other nuts such as: pistachios, peanuts,…
- Dried coconut flakes can be purchased at baking ingredient stores, large supermarkets, or online on e-commerce sites. If you can’t buy them, you can use fresh coconut flakes, then dry them thoroughly before use.
Tips for making Raffaello coconut cake
- If you find the mixture too dry, add more condensed milk. Or if it’s too thin, add more dried coconut flakes. You can try rolling a few cakes to see if the dough mixture is as desired!
- If the mixture feels too sticky, sprinkle some dried coconut on your hands to prevent sticking.
Tips for storing Raffaello coconut cake
Place the cakes in a jar, airtight container, or zip bag that has been sterilized with boiling water and dried thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 weeks.
With the 3 Raffaello coconut cake recipes above, Tastetutorial.com hopes you can make delicious and attractive batches of cake for the whole family to enjoy!
