Lemon Raspberry Cake Tips
Can you bake raspberries into lemon raspberry cake?
Layer cake recipes can be pretty forgiving. While this lemon raspberry cake doesn't include raspberries in the layers, you could sprinkle some fresh or frozen (unthawed) raspberries over the top of the batter in the pans before baking. They will sink slightly while the cake bakes. Use 1/3 cup or less of fruit per layer to avoid adding too much moisture to the cake.
How can you make lemon raspberry cake your own?
Make this lemon raspberry cake your own by using store bought lemon curd instead of homemade. Or, garnish with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries instead of raspberries. Another classic pairing with
lemon desserts is poppy seeds. Stir 2 tablespoons into the cake batter for extra interest. You could also try this cake with orange curd, gelatin, zest and juice instead of lemon. If you're feeling experimental, top this cake with different
homemade frosting recipes. Leave out the lemon zest and lemon extract to tone down the overall lemon flavor without compromising the texture of the cake.
How should you store lemon raspberry cake?
Store leftover raspberry cake, covered, in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 599 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 92g carbohydrate (74g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.