Moist Lemon Cake with Raspberry Frosting: The Best Homemade Treat
This Moist Lemon Cake with Raspberry Frosting is the perfect treat for any occasion, bursting with flavor and moistness.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raspberries, for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, milk, lemon juice, and zest, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- For the frosting, blend raspberries, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost with the raspberry frosting.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Fresh raspberries can be substituted with frozen ones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Moist Lemon Cake, Raspberry Frosting, Homemade Treat, Lemon Cake