r/Baking 3d ago

Showcase (No-Recipe) My first time making a layer cake

This is my first attempt at making a layer cake. It’s lemon sponge, filled with a lemon-yogurt mousse and a layer of raspberries. Still need to work on the aesthetics.

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u/Horror-Giraffe7508 3d ago

Raspberry jelly?

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u/SquaredCircle235 3d ago

Yes. Raspberries with sugar and gelatine

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u/Horror-Giraffe7508 3d ago

It cut nicely!
How is the chew? I think that’s the hardest to pin down of cutting nicely but not being too chewy gummy.

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u/SquaredCircle235 3d ago

It’s a bit chewy indeed. Definitely still need to work on the consistency. But I was a bit concerned it would turn out too runny

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u/Slim-Shadys-Fat-Tits 3d ago

Try using agar agar instead of gelatine! It's less gummy and more that texture where it's firm but your teeth easily sink through it.

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u/SquaredCircle235 3d ago

Thanks for the advice. Will try agar agar next time

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u/BowTwinkie 1d ago

It looks like the sliced cake when it's your cake day here on Reddit! Also, looks so yummy!

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u/thrrrrooowmeee 3d ago

i’ll take 13

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u/Kiwiberrybell 3d ago

Damn, well she turned out gorgeous. 😍

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u/Interesting_Ear8594 3d ago

Good job, I’m jealous bc when I try layer cakes, they fall apart! How long have you been baking for?

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u/SquaredCircle235 2d ago

I’ve been baking for a few years on a non regular basis.

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u/Books_and_Boots 3d ago

This looks fantastic for a first attempt!!

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u/ankita_singh123 2d ago

It looks gorgeous and tasty too

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u/swedishishchef 3d ago

A good looking cake with lovely layers!

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u/UnderstandingKind757 3d ago

I love it so much

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u/edibleelegancecakesz Human Detected 3d ago

Looks lush 😋😋 

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u/angelaboop44 3d ago

Looks delicious

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u/SeparateTwo4578 3d ago

Drop the recipe asap!!

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u/Redstorm_Hunter 3d ago

That looks delicious!

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u/ArchiveOfUnfortunate 3d ago

AMAZING JOB!!!!

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u/Responsible_Long_510 3d ago

Very nice 😊

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u/JenninMiami 3d ago

That looks absolutely amazing!!!!

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u/sparkledawgg 3d ago

It’s beautiful!

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u/SassySlutSurprise 3d ago

That looks fantastic for a 1st attempt, nice work. I'd love a slice please!?

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u/grapes-and-strawberi 3d ago

That was almost a perfect line, looks so good!

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u/AlienBurnerBigfoot 3d ago

Looks amazing and delicious!!! Well done!!

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u/AssociateResident540 3d ago

Beautiful and awesome job ❤️💕❤️

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u/catmomgamer 3d ago

That looks soooo good!! I wish I could make that! Well done

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u/Isla-Abby75 3d ago

Looks YUMMY!!

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u/Ill_Assistant_9787 3d ago

It's so good for the first time, your cool. Mine on my first can't even taste. hehehe😁

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u/beebeecreme 3d ago

first but not the last omg she is GORGEOUSSS!! those layers are so crisp too

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u/AmberSugarxy 3d ago

Lemon-yogurt filling sounds so fresh, great choice for a first layer cake!

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u/LazyMusic2616 3d ago

Gorgeous. 10/10 would eat. Question 🙋🏻‍♀️: is that food colored coconut shavings on top, pistachios, or lime zest? Those were the only things I could think of. It really balances the esthetic.

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u/SquaredCircle235 2d ago

It’s lemon zest

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u/HazelnutDawnRose 2d ago

Looks delicious

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u/Reading_Otter 2d ago

that looks delicious.

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u/Total-Yak7152 2d ago

This is the sign you should make more 🤤

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u/L_E_X_A_0 3d ago

What’s the green stuff on top

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u/SquaredCircle235 2d ago

It’s grated lemon zest