Raspberry Coconut Lafayettes
These delightful Raspberry Coconut Lafayette Cakes were a beloved staple of my childhood, created by our family bakery, Sugar & Spice. I haven’t tasted them in years, but the memory of their irresistible flavors stayed with me, sparking a desire to recreate them-and even elevate the taste I remember. The cake itself is moist and buttery and is infused with vanilla and a hint of almond. It’s filled with a delicate and luxurious raspberry vanilla pastry cream, that holds a whole raspberry “heart” in its center. The exterior is coated with raspberry jam, sprinkled in unsweetened coconut, and finished with a cloud-like whipped cream frosting, topped off with a plump, fresh raspberry. JUMP TO RECIPE About Sugar & Spice Bakery When I was a kid, my dad’s bakery, “Sugar & Spice,” felt like pure magic. From the cheerful jingle of the doorbell when you walked in, to the sweet, warm scent of vanilla in the…
These delightful Raspberry Coconut Lafayette Cakes were a beloved staple of my childhood, created by our family bakery, Sugar &…
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Raspberry Coconut Lafayettes
These delightful Raspberry Coconut Lafayette Cakes were a beloved staple of my childhood, created by our family bakery, Sugar & Spice. I haven’t tasted them in years, but the memory of their irresistible flavors stayed with me, sparking a desire…
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Family Tree Foodie is a love story to my mother, my grandmothers, my aunts and cherished family friends from my childhood.
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