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​​This Raffaello cake roll is made with moist sponge cake that is bursting at the seams with almond-flavored coconut cream. A Ferrero Raffaello fanatic’s dream!

I love getting comments from all of you. I not only connect but personally get to know the readers. In this case, a reader gave me an idea of this cake recipe. She suggested that I share a Raffaello cake roll recipe on the blog. After some idea and testing, this is the ending result.

Raffaello Cake Roll slice on a plate

As you can tell from the blog, I haven’t been baking much lately. I just don’t like spending my day in a hot kitchen or find any time for it. This is why I loved this recipe, it was all completed from start to finish within a few hours.

The flavors are right on, it reminds me of the candy in so many ways.

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Recipe

Raffaello Cake Roll on a long tray

Raffaello Cake Roll (Almond Coconut Cake)

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Servings
12 Servings
Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
  • 1/2 cup roasted almond pieces
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup wafer pieces
  • Ferrero Raffaello Candies optional for decoration
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the eggs with 1 cup of sugar until the mixture doubles in volume.
    3 bowls one with flour, one with sugar and one with eggs
  • Using a spatula, fold the flour into the egg mixture in thirds. Be extra careful not to over mix the dough.
    Sugar and eggs whisked together in a mixing bowl
  • Spread the dough onto a baking sheet (10" X 15" is the perfect side) lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes.
    Dough on a baking pan
  • Remove the cake from the oven and place a kitchen towel over it. Flip the baking sheet over and carefully roll the cake into a spiral starting with the shorter side. Let the roll cool at room temperature. Remove towel and parchment paper.
    Cake Roll rolled up in a towel
  • Gather your ingredients for the cake cream.
    Ingredients on the table including; 2 bars of cream cheese, 2 sticks of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bowl of wafers, a bowl of sliced almonds, a bowl of coconut flakes, a bowl of sugar, vanilla extract and raffaello candy
  • With a stand mixer or hand mixer, whisk the butter with 1 cup of sugar until it's completely smooth. Add the almond extract and beat to combine.
    Butter and sugar in a bowl
  • Next, add in the cream cheese, continuing to whisk the mixture until it's perfectly creamy. In a separate dish, whip the heavy whipping cream until it forms stiff peaks.
    Cream cheese added into a mixing bowl with butter and sugar
  • Little by little, add the whipped cream to the butter and cream cheese mixture.
    Cream mixed together in a bowl with a spatula
  • Spread the cream on the inside of the sponge cake. Next, sprinkle on the almonds, half of the coconut flakes, and the wafer pieces.
    Wafers placed on top of the cream on the cake roll, with 2 little bowls besides the cake one with sliced almonds and one with coconut
  • Roll up the cake as tightly as you can without breaking it. Frost it with the remainder of the cream. Sprinkle the rest of the coconut flakes on top of the roll and decorate the top with Ferrero Raffaello candies as you wish.
    Raffaello Cake Roll on a cutting board with cream spread on top the cake roll and coconut sprinkled on top of it, raffaello candy besides the cutting board
  • Keep the cake refrigerated until you're ready to serve it. Slice and enjoy!
    Raffaello Cake Roll on a long tray
Nutrition Facts
Raffaello Cake Roll (Almond Coconut Cake)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608 Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 183mg61%
Sodium 184mg8%
Potassium 185mg5%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1391IU28%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted July 21, 2015

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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.