Lemon and Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

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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