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Lemon Raspberry Cake

Lemon Raspberry Cake

A delightful Lemon Raspberry Cake featuring layers of moist cake with lemon and raspberry flavors, topped with luscious lemon cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Handheld electric mixer
  • stand mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Cake pans
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 8 ounces 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 Ingredients

  • 8 ounces 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 Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups raspberry preserves
  • 1 whole 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 with nonstick cooking spray, then place the parchment cut out in the bottom and spray again.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, both sugars, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each and scraping sides.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Add the milk, sour cream, and lemon juice; fold until incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  • Gently toss the raspberries with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Fold the raspberries into the batter until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tops are firm and a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges and turning out onto a cooling rack.

Frosting Preparation

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and salt, mixing until creamy.
  • When cakes are completely cooled, spread frosting on the top and sides of one cake layer. Top with raspberry preserves and place the other cake layer on top.
  • Chill the semi-frosted cake for 20 minutes, then frost the entire cake. Chill again for another 20 minutes before decorating with raspberries and lemon slices.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, dessert, frosting, lemon, Lemon Raspberry Cake, raspberry
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