Lemon Raspberry Cake (Print)
Light lemon cake paired with raspberries and smothered in cream cheese frosting. Great for celebrations or casual desserts.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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2½ cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
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½ cup fresh lemon juice
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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4 large eggs, brought to room temperature
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½ teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
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1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ cup packed light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup whole milk
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1½ cups white sugar
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½ cup full-fat sour cream
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2½ cups cake flour
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½ teaspoon table salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
→ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
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2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
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¼ teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
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10 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
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¼ teaspoon salt
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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8 oz softened cream cheese
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2 tablespoons sour cream
→ Garnish
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1 cup fresh raspberries
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½ cup raspberry jam or preserves
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Thin slices of 1 lemon
# Steps:
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Set oven to 350°F. Line your two 9-inch pans with parchment and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
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Whip the butter, both sugars, zest, and extracts till they’re fluffy (around 5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time as it mixes.
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Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly combine with the fluffy mixture, alternating with the milk, sour cream, and lemon juice.
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Coat raspberries gently in flour and fold them into your batter. Pour the batter evenly into your pans and bake for 35–40 minutes.
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Whip together butter and cream cheese until airy. Gradually mix in the sugar, lemon zest, juice, sour cream, and salt. Whisk till smooth and light.
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Spread frosting and preserves between the layers. Chill briefly, then finish with raspberries and lemon slices for decoration.
# Notes:
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Keep stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Let it come to room temp before enjoying.