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Lemon Raspberry Cake Recipe

Lemon Raspberry Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries with this Lemon Raspberry Cake. A moist and flavorful cake topped with a luscious lemon cream cheese frosting, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 and 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (do not thaw if using frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 block (8 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, softened slightly
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened slightly
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (adjust as needed)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure lemon extract (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Garnish:

  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Mix wet ingredients. Add eggs. Combine dry ingredients. Incorporate dry and wet ingredients. Add liquids. Prepare raspberries. Bake. Cool.
  2. Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter. Add confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and salt. Mix until creamy. Add sour cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a plate. Frost and add raspberry preserves. Add second cake layer. Apply crumb coat. Refrigerate. Finish frosting. Decorate with raspberries and lemon slices. Chill before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
  • You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, but do not thaw frozen raspberries before adding them to the batter.
  • Adjust the amount of confectioners’ sugar in the frosting to reach your desired sweetness.

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