Description
A delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, this Raspberry Cake with Lemon Buttercream is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for the Lemon Buttercream)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (for the Lemon Buttercream)
- Pinch of salt (for the Lemon Buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring to beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the fresh raspberries gently to avoid crushing them.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the lemon buttercream by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth. Add milk as needed for consistency.
- Layer one cake on a serving plate and spread lemon buttercream over it, then top with the second layer and frost the entire cake.
- Garnish with extra raspberries and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. You can puree some raspberries and swirl into the batter for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg