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Lemon Raspberry Cake

Lemon Raspberry Cake

A delicious Lemon Raspberry Cake with creamy frosting and fresh berries. Perfect for any occasion.
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 450 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Whisk
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Cake 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
 

Cake Preparation

  • 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, 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, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • 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. Then, add in the milk, sour cream, and lemon juice and fold in gently until combined.
  • In another bowl, 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.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and salt; beat until combined.
  • Once the cakes have cooled, place one round on a cake stand or plate; frost the top and sides. Spread raspberry preserves on top and place the other cake round on top. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before frosting the entire cake.
  • Decorate the frosted cake with fresh raspberries and thin lemon slices according to your taste.

Notes

Make 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: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake, Dessert, lemon, Lemon Raspberry Cake, raspberries
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