2 cups sifted cake flour (or 2 cups minus 4 Tbsp of all - purpose flour) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice (depending on your taste preferences) 4 teaspoons cinnamon Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature) 1 2/3 cup sugar 4 eggs (room temperature) 3 egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla Powdered sugar to decorate (localappetitenyc.com)
RASPBERRY CREAM FILLING 1/3 cup soft dates + 3 to 4 tablespoons water 3/4 cup raspberries 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cashews 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean Pinch of sea salt BELGIUM CHOCOLATE 1/3 cup cacao butter 1/3 cup cacao powder 3 tablespoons agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder Pinch of sea salt Pinch of chili powder (therawtarian.com)
Topping 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 cup all - purpose flour 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla powdered sugar (easydessert.org)