On this page I’m sharing the recipe for Sangria Cake. This cake, inspired by the Spanish drink Sangria, is perfect for Summer. Enjoy this nice, fruity cake outside in the sun. Perfect for when you’re Birthday is in Summer, but also to just celebrate that the sun is out. Don’t worry, there’s no alcohol in the cake. The name Sangria Cake is because of the colors and the fruits. Quickly read on for the recipe for Sangria Cake.
Sangria
Sangria is a vibrant and refreshing Spanish punch that blends wine, fresh fruit, and a touch of sweetness for the perfect sip of summer. Traditionally made with red wine, citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, and a splash of brandy, this fruity drink is both bold and refreshing. Variations include white wine (Sangria Blanca) or sparkling wine for a lighter, crisper take. Often served chilled over ice with chopped fruit soaking up the flavors, Sangria is a staple at Spanish gatherings and a favorite worldwide for its easy-drinking appeal and endless customizability.
Cake Shop
I got this recipe from deleukstetaartenshop.nl, a webshop with everything you need for baking. From cakes, to cookies, cupcakes and much more. They don’t only sell baking products like cake tins, spatulas and piping bags, but also ingredients like sprinkles and food coloring.
Half of their website is a webshop, and the other half is filled with recipes. This recipe for Sangria Cake is also on it. I got all the ingredients (except the butter and eggs) from the webshop.
I’ve slightly adjusted the recipe so that you’ll need less ingredients and that it’s easy to make for even the most amateur bakers. Quickly read on for the recipe for this Sangria Cake.
Recipe Sangria Cake
Ingredients:
- 250 g Baking mix for Sponge Cake
- 400 g Mix for butter cream
- 1 tbs flavoring paste Strawberry
- 1 tbs flavoring paste Mango
- Pink food coloring gel
- Orange food coloring gel
- Yellow food coloring gel
- Pink Sprinkles
- Red Sprinkles
- 425 ml water
- 500 grams butter, room temperature
- 4 eggs
- 3 peaches
- Summer fruit of your choice. I used strawberries, blueberries and red currants
Also needed:
- Baking Spray
- Baking tin Ø 20 cm
- Cooling rack
- Cake Saw
Step 1: Get Started with the Basics of the Sangria Cake
First, preheat the oven to 175°C (convection oven 160°C) and prepare 250 g of Sponge Cake Mix. Do this by mixing the mix with 4 eggs and 25 ml of water. Whisk the mixture for 7-8 minutes on high speed and then for another 2-3 minutes on low speed. Grease the baking pan with Baking Spray and pour the batter into the pan. Bake the sponge cake for 30–35 minutes and then let it cool completely on a cooling rack.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling and Topping of the Sangria Cake
Prepare 400 g of Buttercream Mix by mixing it with 400 ml of water. Whisk the mixture and let it set at room temperature for at least one hour. Then, place 500 g of butter in another bowl and beat it for 5 minutes on medium speed until it becomes creamy. Gradually add the buttercream mix in portions, ensuring each part is fully mixed before adding the next. Once the buttercream is ready, divide it into five separate bowls.
For the filling, mix the strawberry flavor paste and a bit of pink food coloring into one portion of the buttercream, and mix the mango flavor paste with yellow food coloring into a second portion of the buttercream.
Step 3: Fill the Sangria Cake
Cut the cooled cake twice using a cake saw and chop 2 peaches into small pieces. Fill the first cake layer with the mango filling and peach pieces, and the second layer with the strawberry filling and peach pieces. Then, coat the outside of the cake with a neutral buttercream layer and let it set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Coat the Sangria Cake
Once the cake has been in the fridge for 30 minutes, you can start coating it. First, mix the fourth portion of buttercream with pink food coloring and the last portion with orange food coloring. Place the cake on a turntable and randomly spread the pink and orange buttercream over the sides using a palette knife. Smooth it out with a side scraper to create an ombre effect. Let the cake set in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
Step 5: Decorate the Sangria Cake
Finally, it’s time to decorate the Summer Sangria Cake! Mix the sprinkles together and gently press them onto the bottom of the cake. Cut all the fruit into pieces and use them to decorate the top of the cake. Enjoy!
