As the end of summer looms beaches across the UK are jam-packed with holiday makers hoping to enjoy the last bit of warm weather. We too enjoyed a trip to the seaside where we were on a mission to eat lots of fruity ice cream and make sandcastles. When we returned home we were inspired to put the two together and create a raspberry ripple sandcastle cake for this month’s happy egg co. recipe!

The tart bursts of flavour from fresh raspberries remind us of past, and recent, visits to the beach on a typical British summer day. Classic flavours like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry ripple and banana would attract adults and children alike to ice cream parlors and vans across the country. Raspberry ripple was always our favourite but it wouldn’t be a ‘ripple’ if it wasn’t accompanied by another classic flavour, vanilla!

Pairing fresh, homegrown raspberries and vanilla pod infused buttercream is a great, simple way to recreate a seaside staple! The fun, novelty sandcastle cake for this month is a wonderful way to enjoy the remaining sunshine from the comfort of your own home!