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Summer Fruit Sangria Cake Recipe

Summer Fruit Sangria Cake Recipe

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This Summer Fruit Sangria Cake recipe is a delightful combination of light sponge cake layers soaked in sweet sangria, layered with a creamy white chocolate and berry frosting, and topped with a medley of fresh fruits. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions!

Ingredients

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Sponge Cake:

  • 6 large eggs (at room temp)
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Berry Sauce:

  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1/3 cup white granulated sugar

White Chocolate and Berry Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese or mascarpone (softened)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sprinkle of salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 cup sweet sangria wine
  • 4 to 6 cups sliced fruit and berries

Instructions

  1. Making the Sponge Cake: Preheat the oven to 350F. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until pale. Sift dry ingredients, fold into batter, and bake in cake pans.
  2. Making the Berry Sauce: Simmer raspberries and sugar, strain mixture, and chill.
  3. Making the White Chocolate and Berry Frosting: Whip cream with sugar, mix cream cheese with melted white chocolate, vanilla, salt, and berry sauce.
  4. Assembling the Cake: Split cake layers, soak with sangria, layer with frosting and fruit, refrigerate to set.

Notes

  • You can add red food coloring to the frosting for a more vibrant color.
  • Allow the cake to chill for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.

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