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Lemon Raspberry Cake

This Lemon Raspberry Cake is lightly sweet, has a hint of lemon flavor, and is topped with raspberries. A confirmation that summer is here!!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 432 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the cake-
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or regular butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 lemon zested
  • 3/4 cup self rising flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour + 2 tablespoons more
  • 1/2 cup milk
for the frosting-
  • 3 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 lemon zested
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • lots of fresh raspberries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a circle out of parchment paper to line the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan. Lightly grease the pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whip coconut oil (or butter if you choose) with sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest. Scrape sides and whip again. Alternate mixing in flours with milk. Scrape sides and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
  3. Spoon into prepared pan, smooth the top and bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Cool 15 minutes and then remove the cake from pan. Cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
  1. Whip cream cheese in a stand mixer to soften. Slowly stream in cream to incorporate evenly. If lumps start to form, stop mixing, scrape sides, and continue to mix. Once all cream is incorporated, the mixture should seem thick and smooth.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate. Once frosting seems smooth, turn the mixer on high and whip 2-3 minutes or until fluffy and light, similar to whipped cream but a little heavier.
  3. Spread all frosting over cooled cake and top with lots of fresh raspberries. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 445IU (9%) Vitamin C 7.2mg (8%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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