Overhead view of a three-tiered almond wedding cake assembly in a professional kitchen, featuring white cake layers, glossy raspberry filling, and smooth buttercream, surrounded by fresh raspberries, crystallized almonds, and elegant kitchen tools, all beautifully lit by natural sunlight.

Elegant Almond Wedding Cake with Raspberry Filling: A Luxurious Celebration Dessert

Quick Wedding Cake Essentials

Prep Time: 1.5–2.5 hours
Cook Time: 25–40 minutes
Total Time: 2–3 hours
Servings: 12–16
Difficulty: Moderate
Dietary: Vegetarian, Contains Allergens

Essential Equipment

Close-up of vibrant red raspberry filling simmering in a copper saucepan with steam rising, highlighted by natural sunlight. A wooden spoon rests against the pan, and fresh raspberries and lemon halves are scattered on a marble countertop nearby.

Ingredients Breakdown

Almond Cake Layers
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
Raspberry Filling
  • 10 oz fresh raspberries
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp water
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

Preparation Method

Raspberry Filling Preparation
  1. Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  2. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes, gently mashing berries.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water, add to raspberry mixture.
  4. Boil for 1 minute until thickened.
  5. Cool completely before using.
Cake Batter Technique
  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Sift dry ingredients together.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture.
  6. Mix until just combined – do not overmix!
Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease and line cake pans with parchment paper.
  3. Divide batter between pans.
  4. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden.
  5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack.

Overhead view of a three-tiered almond wedding cake being assembled on a marble surface, featuring creamy white buttercream and raspberry filling, with scattered rose petals and crystallized almonds.

Assembly Secrets
  1. Level cake layers if needed.
  2. Pipe buttercream dam around cake edges.
  3. Fill with cooled raspberry mixture.
  4. Stack layers carefully.
  5. Crumb coat with thin layer of buttercream.
  6. Chill for 20 minutes.
  7. Final frosting and decoration.

Pro Tips

  • Room temperature ingredients are crucial
  • Don’t open oven during first 20 minutes of baking
  • Chill cake between frosting layers
  • Use piping bags for professional finish

Storage & Variations

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Freeze unfrosted layers up to 2 months
  • Gluten-free option: Use 1:1 GF flour blend
  • Vegan adaptation possible with alternative ingredients
Potential Garnishes
  • Toasted sliced almonds
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Edible flowers
  • Powdered sugar dusting

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overmixing batter
  • Underbaking cake layers
  • Applying warm filling to cake
  • Inconsistent layer thickness

Enjoy your stunning wedding cake creation!

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