In almost all the reports available on the synthesis of RB-like particles have used complex and tedious multi-step procedures as well as post surface chemical modification to render superhydrophobicity. A literature confirms that fine particle covering over large size particle is inevitable for the synthesis of RB-like particles. In this paper, we report a simple, veracious and novel approach to develop raspberry-like superhydrophobic silica coatings for self-cleaning applications. The hydrophobic silica particles were obtained by simple condensation of fluoroalkoxysilane (17FTMS) in ethanol at room temperature. These silica particles were embedded into the sol–gel processed silica matrix and deposited on glass plates which showed superhydrophobic properties without any surface chemical modification.