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Lemon and Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

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Lemon and Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

 

Ingredients

For the Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
For the Raspberry Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup raspberry puree (made from fresh or thawed frozen raspberries)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
For Decoration:
  • Fresh lemon slices
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Layers:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
    • In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
    • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  2. Make the Raspberry Frosting:
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, raspberry puree, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
    • If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring for a deeper color.
  3. Assemble the Cake:
    • Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of raspberry frosting on top.
    • Repeat with the second layer, spreading frosting on top.
    • Place the final cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining raspberry frosting.
  4. Decorate:
    • Garnish with fresh lemon slices, raspberries, and mint leaves as desired.
  5. Serve:
    • Slice and enjoy this refreshing and visually stunning cake!

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