Raspberry Almond Thimble Cakes

These Raspberry Almond Thimble Cakes are perfect for a baby shower or bridal shower. Quick and easy and so delicious!

Raspberry Almond Thimble Cakes served on a cake stand with a cup of tea

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People always ask me what do I like to do more, “Cook” or “Bake”, and I think as much as I love both (really, I do) I always find myself gravitating towards baking because baked goods can be so pretty, so cute! And that’s what I love about these little creations.

I call them my “Thimble Cakes” because they look like they were baked in a thimble and reminds me of something I imagine fairies might serve at a tea party?

How do you make mini raspberry almond cakes?

You’ll first begin by making a basic cake batter, flavored with almond extract. Then you’ll pipe in the raspberry jam to the batter and bake in this handy mini cheesecake pan that’s how you will get the fun bite-sized cakes.

 

How do you insert the raspberry jam? 

I find the easiest way to insert the raspberry jam is with a pastry bag fitted with a round tip. You’ll get the best precision that way.

raspberry jam being piped into batter of raspberry almond thimble cakes

Once cooled they are easy to pop out of the pan and place on a cooling rack until ready to serve.

raspberry almond thimble cakes being released out of a mini cheesecake pan

Once they are completely cooled dust them with powdered sugar. They look really pretty when the sugar hits the almonds and creates a beautiful, textured topping. 

 

powdered sugar being sprinkled on top of raspberry almond thimble cakes

They are the perfect thing to whip up for a girly tea-party, baby shower or bridal shower. They come in handy for kids parties too! Their pint-size makes the portions ideal for little ones.

close up of Raspberry Almond Mini Cakes on a pink glass cake stand

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close up of Raspberry Almond Mini Cakes on a pink glass cake stand

Beth's Raspberry Almond Thimble Cakes

Yield: 24 mini cakes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes

Mini raspberry almond cakes!  These Raspberry Almond Thimble Cakes are perfect for a baby shower or bridal shower. Quick and easy and so delicious!

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (180 ml) of melted unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) raspberry jam
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sliced almonds
  • 1-2 tbsp (13 g) of powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/(176C) degrees.
  2. Spray a mini cheesecake pan with baking spray. Set aside. (you can also use a regular cake pan, or turn this into muffins too)
  3. In a large bowl combine melted butter and sugar. Mix well until combine. Then with a wire whisk whip in eggs, whisking until combined. Add water and almond extract stir well.
  4. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt whisk until combined. Add flour mixture to wet mixture, stir gently.
  5. Scoop out batter into wells, filling about half way. Pipe raspberry jam in the center. Just a small dollop. Top with almonds.
  6. Bake at 350 for 22 mins. Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with a cup of tea!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
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5 Comments

  1. Hi Beth, I have made these little cakes many times and it is my favourite recipe. I am a fan of your recipes. quick question, could I bake this cake in a 8 inch round cake pan?

  2. These look beautiful! I would love to make them for a high tea, however I am trying to bake ahead of the day as much as possible.. would these be ok to freeze?