Raspberry Lemon Cake with Lemon Buttercream: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25-30 minutes
Total Time:11 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Zest of 2 lemons
½ cup fresh raspberries (plus more for decoration)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Incorporate Milk and Zest: Gradually mix in the milk, lemon zest, and the dry ingredients, alternating between them, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, being careful not to mash them.
Divide and Pour Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Lemon Buttercream: While the cakes cool, prepare the lemon buttercream by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
Frost the Cakes: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of lemon buttercream on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining lemon buttercream.
Decorate: Garnish with additional fresh raspberries and lemon zest for a stunning presentation.
Notes
This ingredient list will set you on the path to creating a beautiful and flavorful Raspberry Lemon Cake with Lemon Buttercream!