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Lemon Raspberry Ombre Layer Cake

Published: Apr 17, 2016 · Modified: Feb 12, 2020 by Anna 35 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

Lemon Raspberry Ombre Layer Cake - gorgeous tiered layer cake with ombre frosting and fresh flowers. Easy yet impressive and perfect for any special occasion. 

Lemon Raspberry Ombre Layer Cake - gorgeous tiered layer cake with ombre frosting and fresh flowers. Easy yet impressive and perfect for a 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.

Lemon Raspberry Ombre Layer Cake - gorgeous tiered layer cake with ombre frosting and fresh flowers. Easy yet impressive and perfect for a special occasion.

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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.

Lemon Raspberry Ombre Layer Cake - gorgeous tiered layer cake with ombre frosting and fresh flowers. Easy yet impressive and perfect for a special occasion.

 

For the Lemon Raspberry Cake Recipe, please visit Cake Boss website HERE.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Cake Boss. All opinions, text and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that help me make this blog possible. 

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  1. Lisa says

    June 23, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    It looks like the link doesn't work anymore. Any chance we could access the recipe another way?

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  2. Kathy Preston says

    May 01, 2016 at 11:40 am

    I think my dad would be gobsmacked if I were to make this for his 97th birthday this month!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    April 30, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      April 30, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      That sounds like so much fun! Thank you for sharing, Stephanie!! 😀

      Reply
  4. susan rees says

    April 28, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    I 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!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      April 30, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      YES! Thanks, Susan!

      Reply
  5. Jason says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    Party

    Reply
  6. LauriM says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    This would be the perfect cake for Mother's Day! My mom loves lemon and raspberry together.

    Reply
  7. Brownie says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    I would make this for my husband. He loves strawberry. I would just like to see if I could do it. Thanks

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      April 30, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      If I can do it, you can do it, Brownie!

      Reply
  8. Danyelle H says

    April 25, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Perfect 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 🙂

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      April 30, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      I always craved a huge slice of cake with frosting during my pregnancies! 😀 Thanks, Danyelle!

      Reply
  9. Jeffrey says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    My 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!

    Reply
  10. Beth Cato says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:45 am

    I would love to make this cake for a family gathering.

    Reply
  11. Stephanie Phelps says

    April 24, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I would love to make this cake for Mother's Day for my mom! She would love it

    Reply
  12. Livivua says

    April 23, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    I would make it for our family ladies get together

    Reply
  13. sharonjo says

    April 22, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    That 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!

    Reply
  14. Amelia says

    April 22, 2016 at 12:13 am

    This is absolutely beautiful. I can almost taste the lemon just by looking at your photos - YUM!!

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