I want to use fresh raspberries as a filling for a cake. I plan on using them whole with a good bc dam. Will I need to keep it in the frig?

TIA for you advice.

Yes, you must refrigerate this. If you don't, the sugar will mascerate the berries (draw the juice out) and you will have a wet mess in the middle when you cut it.

Also, I would not assemble this cake any sooner than the night before serving. The less time spent assembled, the better.

Theresa