Lemon Raspberry Ombre Layer Cake – gorgeous tiered layer cake with ombre frosting and fresh flowers. Easy yet impressive and perfect for any special occasion.
This post is sponsored by Cake Boss.
Let’s make a cake! Not just any cake. A layer cake with ombre frosting. And while we are at it, let’s make it tiered. Because why not! It’s Spring and celebrating special occasions of the season require a cake that you can be proud of. I had many conversations with you guys about baking and how therapeutic it is and how much joy it brings not only to us, the bakers, but also to those who we share it with.
I am here to tell you that with a good plan and good tools you can make an impressive tiered layer cake that you will be proud of and everyone will swoon over.
This Lemon Raspberry layer cake is made of my favorite lemon cake that’s moist and melts in your mouth, a raspberry preserves filling, sweet vanilla frosting, layered in shades of pink and yellow to create the ombre effect and finally, dressed up with pink carnations and yellow mini roses.
When it comes to decorating layer cakes, especially tiered layer cakes, good tools are a must. It’s the kind of project where if you make a mistake, it’s hard to scrape it off and start over. It is super helpful to have a plan before you even bake your cake. Have a vision of the final product (colors, shape, layout, decorations). Because it’s Spring – I dove into fresh flavors, pastels and fresh flowers. Drawing inspiration from the season is something I do very often when it comes to layer cakes. Unless I am making a birthday cake in which case it’s the personality that I will focus on.
The good tools in this case were the Cake Boss cake pans (I absolutely love them!) that helped me bake perfect layers, the piping bags and tips that I used to pipe the frosting with, the spatulas to smooth it all out into the ombre design and the turntable that also serves as a cake stand. That’s what helped me the most to create the swirl of frosting on top of my cake. You can stop there or do what I did and add fresh flowers. I am still swooning over the pink blush carnations and yellow mini roses. So pretty!
This cake took me a good two days to make. It is not the kind of cake that you can whip up for unexpected guests, that’s for sure. You have to bake the layers, cool them completely then wrap and chill. It makes the layering and decorating much easier. When your cake is chilled, you need to apply a thin layer of crumb coating and let that set as well. After that your cake is ready for the final layers of colored frosting and decorating. It is good to keep in mind the time frame and plan accordingly. The final result is worth the work.
For the Lemon Raspberry Cake Recipe, please visit Cake Boss website HERE.
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Kathy Preston says
May 1, 2016 at 11:40 amI think my dad would be gobsmacked if I were to make this for his 97th birthday this month!
Stephanie Redfern says
April 30, 2016 at 9:12 pmI have a lot of rose collecting in my wine cabinet. This cake and the season (Spring!) calls for a Rose and Cake party. I can’t wait to have friends over to celebrate the season.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
April 30, 2016 at 9:19 pmThat sounds like so much fun! Thank you for sharing, Stephanie!! 😀
susan rees says
April 28, 2016 at 8:33 pmI would make this for a female birthday and since mine is next week, I think that would be perfect! I could make it for myself and let others help me eat it. Yum Yum!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
April 30, 2016 at 9:22 pmYES! Thanks, Susan!
Jason says
April 26, 2016 at 5:42 pmParty
LauriM says
April 25, 2016 at 8:51 pmThis would be the perfect cake for Mother’s Day! My mom loves lemon and raspberry together.
Brownie says
April 25, 2016 at 7:22 pmI would make this for my husband. He loves strawberry. I would just like to see if I could do it. Thanks
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
April 30, 2016 at 9:25 pmIf I can do it, you can do it, Brownie!
Danyelle H says
April 25, 2016 at 4:45 pmPerfect for Mother’s Day, or maybe everyday! This sounds amazing, pregnancy has me craving lemon and this lemon raspberry cake may have to happen now 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
April 30, 2016 at 9:26 pmI always craved a huge slice of cake with frosting during my pregnancies! 😀 Thanks, Danyelle!
Jeffrey says
April 25, 2016 at 1:14 pmMy Mom would love this cake for Mother’s Day! I really enjoy baking cakes and eating them too. My favorite is definitely chocolate but my mom would definitely like this one better and on that day its all about her!
Beth Cato says
April 25, 2016 at 10:45 amI would love to make this cake for a family gathering.
Stephanie Phelps says
April 24, 2016 at 9:27 amI would love to make this cake for Mother’s Day for my mom! She would love it
Livivua says
April 23, 2016 at 3:01 pmI would make it for our family ladies get together
sharonjo says
April 22, 2016 at 10:21 pmThat is a gorgeous cake. I would love to make it for my mom for Mother’s Day. Sure to put a smile on her face!
Amelia @ Eating Made Easy says
April 22, 2016 at 12:13 amThis is absolutely beautiful. I can almost taste the lemon just by looking at your photos – YUM!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
April 21, 2016 at 11:21 amWhat an absolutely gorgeous cake! I love the fun colors and flavors you used! And that turntable is the best tool, isn’t it?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
April 30, 2016 at 9:27 pmYES! Thanks, Jocelyn!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
April 21, 2016 at 11:04 amSo pretty! What a great cake, cake is perfect for any time – Spring, birthdays, Tuesday…you name it!
Linda C. says
April 20, 2016 at 6:21 pmBeautiful! It looks perfect for any kind of wedding or baby shower. I’d make it for my daughter’s baby shower!
cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says
April 19, 2016 at 3:20 pmWhat a pretty cake! One of my favorite spring flavor combos!
Alexandra White says
April 19, 2016 at 2:03 pmThis cake seems like the best way to celebrate spring! Spring colors and spring flavors.
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
April 18, 2016 at 11:45 pmThis is a gorgeous cake! Perfect for parties or baby showers!
Deborah says
April 18, 2016 at 10:28 pmWhat a gorgeous cake!! I don’t think I’d want to wait for a special occasion to make this! 🙂
aimee@shugarysweets says
April 18, 2016 at 7:26 pmThat is stunning! I need to get my hands on some of those Cake Boss tools, so fun!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
April 18, 2016 at 6:07 pmHoly guacamole, what a gorgeous, gorgeous cake! What a treat for a special occasion. Those layers — inside and out — are fantastic!
Annie says
April 18, 2016 at 4:32 pmWhat a lovely cake! This flavor combo is fantastic!
Sandi (@fearless_dining) says
April 18, 2016 at 3:04 pmGorgeous show stopping cake…I love that it looks so springy and festive.
Bintu says
April 18, 2016 at 10:03 amLemon and raspberry are one of my absolute favorite flavor combinations and this cake is so pretty! Love Cake Boss and have been coveting his line for awhile
Caitlin says
April 17, 2016 at 8:26 pmThis would be perfect for my grandma on mother’s day
Medha says
April 17, 2016 at 5:28 pmI’m just the worst at cake-baking! You’ve clearly got it under wraps, this cake is stunning 🙂
Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
April 17, 2016 at 4:53 pmWhat a beautiful cake, Anna. Simply stunning.
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
April 17, 2016 at 10:13 amThis came at the PERFECT time! I’m supposed to bring a dessert to a baby girl shower next week <3