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Lemon Raspberry Cake

Introducing the ultimate summer dessert: lemon raspberry cake! Zesty lemon layers, juicy raspberries, and creamy lemon frosting make this a must-try dessert. It's impressive, delicious, and everyone will want a slice.

Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 665 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 ¼ cups cake flour divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Filling
  • ½ cup raspberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Lemon Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Cake
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 2 8-inch round cake pans and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl combine the sugar with the lemon zest until fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the lemon sugar, 2 cups of the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. To the same bowl add the buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla, and oil and beat with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or a hand mixer just until fully combined.
  5. In another bowl whip the egg whites until medium stiff peaks form. Fold ⅓ of the egg whites into the cake batter to loosen it up, followed by the remaining egg whites. Fold until only a few streaks of egg whites remain.
  6. Toss the raspberries with the remaining ¼ cup of flour. Fold into the cake batter until just combined.
  7. Separate the cake batter evenly into the two cake pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the center of the cake springs back when lightly pressed. Let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. Place the soft butter into the bowl of a mixer and use the paddle attachment to beat the butter for about 3 minutes, until it’s a pale-yellow color.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until it has been incorporated. Add the lemon zest, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of cream. Beat on medium-high for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  3. For a softer frosting, add more cream 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting is the desired thickness. For this cake, I recommend keeping the frosting stiff enough to form medium-stiff peaks to frost the cake.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake round topside down on the plate or cake stand.
  2. Use a piping bag with a large round or star tip to pipe a dam around the edge of the cake to prevent the filling from coming out of the sides. Fill the center of the well with the raspberry jam filling.
  3. Place the second cake round on top of the first, top down. Use the piping bag to pipe frosting all around the outside and top of the cake. Use an offset spatula to smooth the frosting. Top with fresh raspberries and slices of fresh lemon.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 665kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 115g (38%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 88g (176%) Vitamin A 680IU (14%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 665

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 665kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 115g 38%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 88g 176%
Vitamin A 680IU 14%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.