Raspberry Cake with Lemon Buttercream Recipe
This Raspberry Cake with Lemon Buttercream Recipe is light, fresh, and full of fruity flavor. It is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1½ cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries
- Lemon zest
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Pans
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. This helps the cakes release easily and keeps the layers smooth after baking.
Make the Cake Batter
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk until smooth.
Fold in the Raspberries
- Gently fold the fresh raspberries into the batter using a spatula. Stir carefully to keep the berries whole. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans before baking.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes. The tops should turn lightly golden. Insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cakes are ready. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Lemon Buttercream
- Beat the butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and heavy cream. Beat until the frosting becomes smooth, fluffy, and easy to spread.
Assemble and Decorate
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of buttercream. Add the second layer. Frost the top and sides evenly. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients.
- Fresh raspberries give the best flavor.
- Frozen raspberries should stay frozen before mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Add raspberry jam between the layers.
- Mix blueberries with raspberries for extra fruit flavor.
- Add a little almond extract for a different taste.
- Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner pieces.