Best 6 Cloudberry Layer Cake Recipes

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Cloudberry layer cake is a delightful dessert that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. The cake is composed of layers of moist, fluffy cake filled with a rich and creamy cloudberry frosting. The cloudberry, also known as the bakeapple or salmonberry, is a small, orange-colored berry that is native to the northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cake and frosting. Cloudberry layer cake is a popular dessert in many countries, and it is often served at special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and holidays.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CLOUDBERRY CAKE



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Cloudberry cakes are made from tart orange fruits that grow wild in Scandinavia, New England, and Canada. Rarely found in abundance, the fruits are so beloved in the Nordic countries that special laws protect them. The layers of this cake are glazed with cloudberry jam, which is much easier to find than the whole fresh berries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 nine-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

Unsalted butter, melted, for pan
3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups cloudberry jam
1 pint fresh raspberries, for garnish
1 pint fresh blackberries, for garnish
Fresh edible flowers, pesticide-free, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper; brush with butter, and dust with flour. Tap out excess, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cake flour with baking powder. In another medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until mixture is thick and pale. Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold flour mixture into yolk mixture in two batches.
  • Place egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed just until they are frothy. With machine running on high speed, gradually add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the salt; continue beating until mixture is combined and stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Gently fold egg-white mixture into egg-yolk mixture in three batches until batter is smooth and uniform in color.
  • Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake until cake is nicely golden and springs back when touched in the center, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 20 minutes in pan. Carefully invert cakes onto wire rack, and let cool completely before frosting.
  • Make frosting: Combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth and thick.
  • Using a serrated knife, split each cake horizontally into two layers. Set aside smoothest top layer. Spread one of the bottom layers with 1/2 cup jam and 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat with remaining bottom layer and top layer, stacking each on top of the other as they are filled. Place reserved layer on top of stacked layers; spread top with remaining 1 1/2 cups jam, and sides with remaining frosting. Garnish cake with fresh flowers, if desired. Slice into serving pieces; garnish each serving with fresh berries.

BERRY LAYER MAGIC CAKE



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This cake is truly magic. You make just one batter, but after baking you end up with three distinct layers of cake, fruit and custard.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strawberries, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup raspberries, halved lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar, for serving
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with a 12-by-8-inch piece of parchment paper leaving an overhang on 2 sides.
  • Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, about 1 minute. Brush the parchment paper with some of the melted butter, then flip it over and press it back in the pan. Brush the other side of the paper and the sides of the pan with butter.
  • Whisk the egg yolks and sugar vigorously in a large bowl until pale, creamy and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the remaining melted butter and whisk until incorporated. Add the salt and all but 2 tablespoons of the flour, mixing until completely combined.
  • Heat the milk in a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup in the microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Slowly add the milk and vanilla to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly until well combined (the batter will be thin). Toss the berries with the reserved 2 tablespoons flour and gently stir into the mixture.
  • Beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar in a clean bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed in until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Scrape the whites into the yolk mixture, gently breaking them up a little with a whisk. Using a whisk, gently stir and fold the mixture a few times to coat the whites with liquid while keeping as much volume as possible (the batter will not be homogeneous). Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake until the top is browned and puffed and the cake is mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center, about 1 hour. Let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours.
  • To serve, dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar. Run a small offset spatula or thin knife around the edges of the pan to loosen. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut the cake into 9 squares and serve topped with whipped cream.

CRANBERRY LAYER CAKE



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I adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so delicious that you'd never guess it starts with a convenient cake mix. -Sandy Burkett, Galena, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared pans., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and orange zest until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Wrap cooled cake layers, then cover securely in foil; freeze. To use, thaw cakes before unwrapping. Assemble as directed.

Nutrition Facts :

CLOUDBERRY LAYER CAKE



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Amber-colored cloudberries, also known as bake-apple berries, yellow berries, and mountain berries, are too tart to eat by themselves but make excellent jam. This Scandinavian recipe for cloudberry layer cake incorporates cloudberry preserves.This recipe has been adapted from "Great Holiday Baking Book" by Beatrice Ojakangas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs (about 1 1/3 cups), room temperature
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, stirred before measuring
2 cups cloudberry preserves
3 cups heavy cream, whipped
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Break eggs into a liquid 2-cup measuring cup to measure.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine eggs and sugar, beating on high speed until light and lemon colored, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat in vanilla and salt. With a rubber spatula, thoroughly fold in flour.
  • Divide batter evenly between the two pans. Bake until the cake springs back when touched in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool. Loosen edges of cooled cakes and remove from pans. Using a serrated knife, slice cakes horizontally to make four cake layers in all.
  • For the filling:Whip the cream until firm but not stiff, and add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
  • To assemble the cake:Place bottom layer on cake plate, brush cake with rum, and spread with one-third of the filling. Top with the second layer, brush with rum, and spread with 1/2 of the preserves. Top with the third layer, brush with rum, and spread with one-third of the filling. Top with the fourth layer, brush with rum, and spread with remaining preserves. Using a 12-inch pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip, pipe remaining filling on cake in a decorative pattern.

CRANBERRY LAYER CAKE



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This came from an email from Taste of Home and so easy starting with a cake box, but could easily use your own white cake recipes. Here's what it says "Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so delicious that you'd never guess it starts with a convenient cake mix" think it's be a great cake for the Holidays.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

18 ounces white cake mix (regular size)
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients;
  • beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  • Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and orange peel; beat until blended. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.8, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 432.6, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 59, Protein 6.6

10 MINUTE BLUEBERRY LAYER CAKE



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Company was coming and I wanted something easy, quick, yet nice for dessert and came up with this recipe. It was raved over. You may make it in a bowl like a trifle or free standing on a plate. If you assemble it on a plate, stick four bamboo skewers through it to keep it from shifting. I used purchased sponge cake, or if you like try an angel food cake. We have a dairy that makes wonderful no fat French Vanilla yogurt and it worked well but it is your choice to find your favorite. I used Mango French Vanilla and some plain French Vanilla on top, again choose your favorite to compliment the blueberries. This dessert can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator or serve it right away.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 sponge cakes, each approximately 6 " across and 1-inch thick
4 cups french vanilla yogurt (or other flavor)
4 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup sherry wine (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice the sponge cake diagonally across so you have four pieces each 1/2" thick.
  • Place one layer in the bottom of a bowl or on a plate and cover with 1 cup yogurt and 1 cup blueberries.
  • Place the next layer on top and drizzle with the sherry if using, repeat the layers of yogurt and blueberries.
  • Repeat with the final two layers ending up with yogurt and blueberries covering the top.
  • Place in refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 949.8, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 244.8, Sodium 719.5, Carbohydrate 194.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 131.8, Protein 25.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh cloudberries if possible. Frozen cloudberries can be used, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Make sure the cloudberries are ripe. Unripe cloudberries will be sour and tart.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This cloudberry layer cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a sweet and tart cloudberry filling. The frosting is light and airy, and it perfectly complements the flavors of the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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