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Lemon Raspberry Cake

Delicious Lemon Raspberry Cake Recipe for Any Celebration

This delightful Lemon Raspberry Cake is perfect for any celebration, combining bright, tart flavors with sweetness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • cup lemon juice
  • 2 whole lemons zest of
Fruit
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy for about 4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by lemon juice and zest.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
  7. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to personalize by swapping in different fruits or adding flavors to the frosting.

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