Fresh raspberries are all the decoration needed for this simple yellow layer cake topped with light, fluffy meringue. It’s a show-stopping centerpiece for anything from elegant dinners to casual cookouts.
Hi Phyllis,
You can freeze the cake. Let the cake cool to room temperature or completely cool on a rack. Wrapping a warm cake can make it soggy. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil. This double layer protects the cake from freezer burn and keeps odors out. Place the wrapped cake on a baking sheet in the freezer so it freezes flat.Once frozen, you can stack the cake layers in the freezer to save space. To use, move the frozen cake layers to the fridge the night before and they'll thaw overnight. You can assemble cakes with frozen layers straight from the freezer. The meringue needs to be made just before serving. Happy Baking!
Is the 1 2 3 4 cake a yellow cake?
HI Maureen,
Yes the back of the box cake is a yellow cake. If you would like it to be more yellow, be sure to use really good eggs. I find farm eggs or even brands like Vital Farms have really dark yellow, almost orange colored yolks and they taste great too. Happy Baking!
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Can I use salted butter in the raspberry cake, if I leave out the salt called for in the recipe ? also how many layers does this cake make?
Hi Alice, You can use salted butter in place of unsalted. 1 Stick or 1/2 cup of butter typically has about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. It varies by brand. You should check with the brands manufacturer to get the exact amount then can adjust the salt in the recipe if needed. This recipe will yield 2 (9-inch) round cake pans or 1- 9" layer cake. Happy Baking!
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Can I freeze this cake
Hi Phyllis,
You can freeze the cake. Let the cake cool to room temperature or completely cool on a rack. Wrapping a warm cake can make it soggy. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil. This double layer protects the cake from freezer burn and keeps odors out. Place the wrapped cake on a baking sheet in the freezer so it freezes flat.Once frozen, you can stack the cake layers in the freezer to save space. To use, move the frozen cake layers to the fridge the night before and they'll thaw overnight. You can assemble cakes with frozen layers straight from the freezer. The meringue needs to be made just before serving. Happy Baking!
Is the 1 2 3 4 cake a yellow cake?
HI Maureen,
Yes the back of the box cake is a yellow cake. If you would like it to be more yellow, be sure to use really good eggs. I find farm eggs or even brands like Vital Farms have really dark yellow, almost orange colored yolks and they taste great too. Happy Baking!
Been using Swans Down for years, love it, I wouldn't bake without it.
Can I use salted butter in the raspberry cake, if I leave out the salt called for in the recipe ? also how many layers does this cake make?
Hi Alice, You can use salted butter in place of unsalted. 1 Stick or 1/2 cup of butter typically has about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. It varies by brand. You should check with the brands manufacturer to get the exact amount then can adjust the salt in the recipe if needed. This recipe will yield 2 (9-inch) round cake pans or 1- 9" layer cake. Happy Baking!