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This Ferrero Raffaello cake recipe is super moist and the perfect combination of almond and coconut. If you love the candy, you’ll love the cake!

A Slice of Ferrero Raffaello Cake

Just like its close sibling the Ferrero Rocher Cake, this cake doesn’t lack creativity. If you’ve ever had tried Ferrero Raffaello Chocolates, you can already expect what this cake has in store for you. It’s not only super moist, but it also tastes just like the famous coconut almond candy in every bite.

With the flaky, snow-like coconut on the outside, it’s the perfect candidate for wintertime baking. At the same time, the light flavors make it perfect year-round. After all, when is there a bad time for a slice of coconut cake?

P.S. If you want to go the mile and make the candy yourself too, check out our Ferrero Raffaello Candy Recipe.

What is in a Ferrero Raffaello?

If you’ve never tried a Ferrero Raffaello before (bless your heart!), the flavor profile is made up of a combination of almond, coconut, and creamy white chocolate. The truffle also contains a crispy cookie wafer on the inside, making its texture just as addicting as its taste. All in all, a candy worth turning into a cake!

Ferrero Raffaello Cake on a cake stand

How to Make Ferrero Raffaello Cake

Despite its appearance, making Ferrero Raffaello cake is actually quite simple. Below, find a brief overview of the recipe before you get to baking.

  • Make the Sponge Cake: Preheat the oven. While it’s warming up, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the eggs, almond extract, and sugar until it triples in size. Next, use a spatula to fold in the flour.
  • Bake the Sponge Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and bake it for 30 minutes.
  • Make the Raffaello Cake Cream: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Next, add in the coconut flakes and dried milk and beat to combine.
  • Soak the Cake Layers: In a small bowl, combine the milk with sweetened condensed milk to create the soaking cream. Next, slice the cooled cake into three even layers using a serrated bread knife. Using a spoon or pastry brush, smother each cake layer in the soaking cream.
  • Frost and Top the Cake Layers: Frost one of the cake layers with the cake cream and top it with the crushed almonds and wafers. Repeat with the other layer, saving the layer with the round top for the very top layer. Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining cake cream and top with the Ferrero Raffaello candies and coconut flakes.
  • Let the Cake Set: Store the cake in an airtight cake container overnight to set and allow the flavors to develop. Slice and enjoy!
Dry milk being added to the cream mixture
One of the slices of cake on a cutting board with the milk mixture in a bowl next to it
Wafers and almonds spread on top of the cream on the cake
Cream being put all over the cake

Tips & Tricks

Below, find a handful of tips and tricks to help you make the perfect Ferrero Raffaello cake.

  • Indulge with sweetened coconut flakes. If you have an out-of-control sweet tooth, opt for sweetened coconut flakes over unsweetened ones.
  • Use softened butter and cream cheese. Leave the butter and cream cheese out at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften them and make them easier to work with.
  • Use ground almond. Instead of using roasted almond slivers, sprinkle on ground almond meal instead if you like a finer texture and consistency.
  • Allow the cake to set overnight. Allowing the cake to set overnight brings out the best flavor and texture. It’s worth the wait!
Ferrero Raffaello Cake on a cake stand

Storing Ferrero Raffaello Cake

  • Refrigerator: Keep the leftover cake stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If you have a cake container, it will work best in terms of protecting the shape of the cake.
  • Freezer: You can freeze the entire cake by placing it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and popping it in the freezer uncovered. Once it’s completely frozen, carefully wrap the cake in a of couple layers of plastic wrap. Store it in the freezer for up to a month. To defrost it, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight.

FAQ

What does Ferrero Raffaello taste like? 

Ferrero Raffaello candy, which this cake is based on, has the perfect flavor combination of white chocolate, coconut, and almonds.

Can I use salted butter instead? 

You can opt for salted butter over unsalted if you’d like. It will add a nice salty touch to the cream, which may totally be up your alley.

Should I use sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes? 

You can use either sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes. It comes down to how aggressive your sweet tooth is!

What kind of wafers should I use?

Any vanilla wafer will do the trick. If you can opt for a European-style brand.

Do I need to keep the cake roll refrigerated?

Yes, you should keep the cake and leftovers refrigerated.

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Recipe

A Slice of Ferrero Raffaello Cake

Ferrero Raffaello Cake Recipe

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Servings
12 servings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
This Ferrero Raffaello cake recipe is super moist and the perfect combination of almond and coconut. If you love the candy, you'll love the cake!

Ingredients

Sponge Cake

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Ferrero Raffaello Cake Cream

  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 10 oz condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup instant dry milk

Cake Layer Filing

  • 1/2 cup milk for soaking the cake
  • 2 tbsp condensed milk for soaking the cake
  • 1 cup crushed toasted almonds
  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers

Decorating the Cake

  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 12 Ferrero Raffaello candies
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Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the eggs, almond extract, and sugar until it triples in volume.
    Eggs and sugar being beat together in a KitchenAid mixer
  • Using a spatula, fold in the flour by thirds just until it's combined. Be extra careful not to over mix it batter, or the cake will lose its fluffiness.
    Flour being folded into the batter in a mixing bowl using a spatula
  • Place the batter into a greased 9-inch pan and bake it for 30 minutes. To check doneness, stick a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's ready.
    cake sponge resting on a cutting board

Ferrero Raffaello Cake Cream

  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with the sweetened condensed milk. Next, add the coconut flakes and dry milk and beat until well combined.
    Dry milk being added to the cream mixture

Assembling the Cake

  • In a small bowl, combine the milk and sweetened condensed milk to make the soaking cream. Set aside. Slice the baked cake into three, even layers.
    A cake layer being cut horizontally into 3 pieces
  • Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread each cake layer with a bit of the soaking cream.
    One of the slices of cake on a cutting board with the milk mixture in a bowl next to it
  • Frost one of the bottom cake layers with the cake cream, followed by a layer of crushed almonds and wafers. Repeat with the middle layer. Stack the two frosted cake layers on top of one another. Top with the unfrosted top layer.
    Wafers and almonds spread on top of the cream on the cake
  • Decorate the outside and top of the cake with the remaining cake cream, Ferrero Raffaello candies, and coconut flakes.
    Ferrero Raffaello Cake on a plate
  • Store the cake in an airtight cake container overnight to set and allow the flavors to develop. Slice and enjoy!
    Ferrero Raffaello Cake slice on a plate
Nutrition Facts
Ferrero Raffaello Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 26g130%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 163mg54%
Sodium 221mg9%
Potassium 386mg11%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1193IU24%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted December 19, 2021

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.