Description
Raspberry Lemon Bliss Cake delivers pure sunshine on a plate with zesty citrus and sweet berries dancing through moist layers. Mediterranean-inspired flavors create delightful harmony that transports hungry dessert seekers straight to coastal bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
- 9 tablespoons (4.5 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (vanilla yogurt optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1.5 cups raspberries (frozen recommended)
Lemon Buttercream:
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Optional: Small drop of yellow gel food coloring
Instructions
- Vigorously cream unsalted butter (226 grams / ), granulated sugar, and freshly grated lemon zest in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale, smooth, and significantly increased in volume.
- Gently incorporate delicately whipped egg whites into the butter mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture without deflating the precious volume.
- Carefully fold fresh, ripe raspberries into the batter, distributing them evenly to create delightful bursts of fruity flavor throughout the cake.
- Prepare two 9-inch (23-centimeter) round cake pans by lightly greasing and dusting with flour, ensuring smooth cake release after baking.
- Evenly divide the luxurious batter between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula to create a level surface.
- Place the cake pans in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 25-35 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure uniform baking.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center; it should emerge without any raw batter clinging to it.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to rest in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Completely cool the cake layers at room temperature for at least one hour before applying the tangy lemon-infused frosting.
- Apply a generous layer of lemon icing between the cake layers, then meticulously frost the entire exterior, creating a smooth and elegant finish.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh raspberries and delicate lemon zest curls for a stunning presentation that promises delectable flavor.
Notes
- Cooling completely prevents frosting from melting and ensures a stable cake structure.
- Whipped egg whites create an airy, delicate texture that makes each bite incredibly light.
- Fresh raspberries scattered throughout the batter provide bursts of tangy-sweet flavor and vibrant color.
- Lemon zest infuses the cake with bright, citrusy notes that complement the sweet raspberries perfectly.
- Generous icing between layers and on the sides adds moisture and creates a stunning presentation that’ll impress anyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg