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Raffaello Coconut Cake: A Dessert Wonder!

When it comes to desserts that bring joy and indulgence, the Raffaello Coconut Cake stands out with its creamy layers and delightful coconut flavor. Imagine diving into a piece of cake that not only looks stunning but also tastes like a tropical dream!
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Ingredients
  

  • Cake:
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup 100 ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 60 g desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Cream Filling:
  • 200 ml cream
  • 250 g labneh
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 130 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup 60 g desiccated coconut
  • 100 g white chocolate melted
  • 4-5 Raffaello chocolates crushed
  • Topping and Coating:
  • 150 g desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup milk for soaking

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cake:
  • Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F) and grease a 26 cm round cake pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until fluffy.
  • Add the vegetable oil, milk, vanilla, desiccated coconut, flour, and baking powder. Mix well until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Make the Cream Filling:
  • In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  • In another bowl, lightly whip together labneh, mascarpone, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Mix in the vanilla, desiccated coconut, melted white chocolate, and crushed Raffaello chocolates.
  • Gently fold in the whipped cream until everything is well combined.
  • Assemble the Cake:
  • Once the cake is baked and cooled, slice it horizontally into two even layers.
  • Soak each layer with milk before adding the filling.
  • Spread half of the cream filling over the first layer, place the second layer on top, and cover the entire cake with the remaining cream filling.
  • Coat the cake generously with desiccated coconut and decorate according to your preference.
  • Chill and Serve:
  • Refrigerate the assembled cake for 6-7 hours, or overnight, to let it set properly.
  • Serve chilled and watch as your guests savor every bite of this delicious treat!