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Raspberry Cake with Lemon Buttercream

Delicious Raspberry Cake with Lemon Buttercream Bliss

An enchanting Raspberry Cake with Lemon Buttercream that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh zest preferred
  • 4 large Eggs separated
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt vanilla yogurt works too
  • 2 cups Raspberries fresh or frozen
For the Lemon Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups Confectioner's Sugar sifted
  • 1–2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice adjust for consistency
  • 1 drop Yellow Gel Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • 8-inch Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate egg yolks and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients and add to the butter mixture, alternating with Greek yogurt.
  5. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.
  6. Fold in the raspberries carefully to distribute throughout the batter.
  7. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for approx. 30 minutes.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the lemon buttercream by creaming butter and sugar, then adding lemon juice.
  10. Frost the cooled cakes with lemon buttercream and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Gently fold in egg whites to maintain the cake's airy texture.

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