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Lemon Raspberry Cake

Lemon Raspberry Cake

Delight in this Lemon Raspberry Cake, a perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

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

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 block full-fat cream cheese a little softer than room temperature
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter a little softer than room temperature
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar more if needed
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon pure lemon extract optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Garnish

  • 0.5 cups raspberry preserves
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Cut out two 9-inch round segments of parchment paper to line your cake pans with. Spray each pan generously - sides and bottom - with nonstick cooking spray, then place the parchment paper cut out in the bottom of the pans and spray again.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), combine the butter, both sugars, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just barely combined. Add in the milk, sour cream, and lemon juice; fold the ingredients into the mixture until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
  • Gently toss the raspberries with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Add the raspberries to the batter and fold in by hand until just combined. Avoid overmixing!
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tops are firm and slightly golden, and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before gently running a knife around the edges and turning them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and salt; mix until creamy. Add the sour cream and beat until fluffy.
  • When the cakes have cooled, place one round on a cake stand; spread the top and sides with frosting, then top with raspberry preserves. Place the other cake round on top and lightly press down.
  • Semi-frosted cake should be refrigerated for 20 minutes, then continue frosting until evenly frosted. Decorate as desired with raspberries and lemon slices.
  • The frosted cake will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3 days. Take it out an hour before serving to come to room temperature.

Notes

Be sure not to pack your cake flour when measuring. Bring all cold ingredients to room temperature. The frosted cake will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Cake, dessert, Lemon, Lemon Raspberry Cake, raspberry
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