Description
A delightful blend of sweet raspberries and zesty lemon buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- Pinch of salt (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Incorporate the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition before stirring in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk and starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the fresh raspberries carefully using a rubber spatula, preserving their shape.
- Divide the batter evenly between your prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the lemon buttercream by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of lemon buttercream over the top before adding the second layer. Frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
- Decorate with additional fresh raspberries on top. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. For a stronger lemon flavor, increase lemon juice and zest in buttercream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American