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Raspberry Bakewell Cake

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This Raspberry Bakewell Cake is packed with fresh raspberries and jam. The delicious flavour of almonds goes perfectly with the raspberries making such a tasty cake. 

What is a Raspberry Bakewell Cake?

Bakewell is a traditional British dessert that is usually served in the form of a tart. There is usually a pastry tart case filled with an almond sponge and berries.

This cake incorporates all of the delicious flavours but in cake form rather than a tart.

For this recipe, I chose raspberries because I was making it for my sister’s birthday and raspberries are her favourite. If you prefer blueberries, you need to try my Blueberry & Lemon Bakewell Cake.

Why is there jam as well as fresh raspberries?

I love using jam in cakes. Not only is it great for when the fresh fruit isn’t in season, it also adds extra moistness to the cake.

The original recipe which I tweaked didn’t have the jam. I made it with and without and definitely preferred it with the jam. if you’re making a Raspberry Bakewell Cake you want as much raspberry goodness as possible surely?!

A simple and delicious cake

This Raspberry Bakewell Cake is simple to make. I like to arrange the raspberries into a pattern when I make this cake, but if you have better things to be doing with your life just scatter them in!

I love a cake that is finished when it comes out of the oven. Although I like making cakes look pretty, I also love cakes that are simple and beautiful. This Raspberry Bakewell Cake is just that. You can serve it as it is or with a couple of fresh raspberries and it is perfect for any occasion.

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Raspberry Bakewell Cake

This Raspberry Bakewell Cake is packed with fresh raspberries and jam. The delicious flavour of almonds goes perfectly with the raspberries making such a tasty cake. 

Course Cake
Cuisine British
Keyword Raspberry, Bakewell
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 14
Calories 252 kcal
Author Adapted from BBC Good Food

Ingredients

  • 140 g margarine
  • 140 g caster sugar
  • 140 g ground almonds
  • 140 g self-raising flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 150 g raspberries
  • 100 g raspberry jam
  • 2 tbsp flaked almonds

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 160ºC (fan assisted, 180°C non fan) and line a loose bottomed 8" cake tin

  2. Mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes
  3. Add the eggs, ground almonds, flour and vanilla and almond extract and mix together until combined

  4. Spread half the mix into the tin and then add the jam and spread out. Scatter the raspberries over the top
  5. Spread the rest of the cake mix on top of the raspberries and scatter with flaked almonds. Bake for 50 minutes and check it’s done by using a cocktail stick. If it comes out clean, the cake is done
  6. Allow to cool slightly in the tin before turning out and cooling completely on a wire rack
Nutrition Facts
Raspberry Bakewell Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 45mg1%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 392IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
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  1. Ally says

    April 9, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    It was lovely! Very light and different :)!

    Reply
  2. Elaine says

    April 12, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious!!

    Reply
  3. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

    September 24, 2017 at 12:34 am

    Sounds delicious. Know what you mean about baking equipment taking up half your kitchen space and some 🙂

    Reply
    • Cat says

      September 25, 2017 at 11:39 am

      I remember the days when I only had a couple of things and wonder how I became a baking hoarder haha x

      Reply
  4. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    September 26, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    Oooh yummy! I love Bakewell tart and this sounds lovely with the raspberries. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

    Reply
    • Cat says

      September 27, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks 🙂 they add a lovely freshness x

      Reply
  5. Gemma says

    February 15, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    My partner said it was his favourite cake so far. I made it with frozen raspberries and it was great.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      Oh fantastic! I’m so pleased he liked it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Claire says

    April 30, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    Loved this! Had to bake mine for a little over an hour though to get the middle cooked.
    I was too impatient to wait for it to cool to try & had some still warm & it was delicious! Thanks

    Reply
    • Curly says

      April 30, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      So pleased you liked it Claire. Ah glad you baked it for a little longer 🙂 Oooh serving it warm sounds so good!

      Reply
  7. Kathryn says

    October 12, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    Hi
    Would these quantities be enough to bake in a 9×12″ tray bake tin please?

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 12, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      Hi Kathryn, I do think it would work but the cake would maybe be half the thickness. I wouldn’t do the middle layer of jam, just swirl it on the top. Also it would take less time to bake, I would check it after 20 minutes and keep your eye on it every 5 minutes until it’s baked.

      Reply
  8. Caroline says

    May 22, 2022 at 8:50 pm

    4 stars
    I made this today and although it came out still a bit squishy in the middle, when cut through (despite a clean skewer when checked and allowing to cool rihht through) it was very yummy! I think I’ll try it without the jame next time
    Thank you for the recipe

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 26, 2022 at 8:50 pm

      Hi Caroline, oh that’s a shame. The jam can make it quite moist. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
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