Raspberry Lemon Bliss Cake: A Festive Delight

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Brighten your holiday celebrations with this Raspberry Lemon Bliss Cake! The sweet tang of raspberries pairs perfectly with zesty lemon, creating a dessert that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. With its light, fluffy layers and luscious lemon buttercream, this cake is a perfect centerpiece for any festive occasion. 🍰🍋

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 9 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla yogurt)
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries (frozen berries recommended)

For the Lemon Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 5 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
  • 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust as needed)
  • Optional: 1 small drop yellow gel food coloring

Directions:

Cake Layers:

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour two 8-inch cake pans, placing a round of parchment paper at the bottom for easy release.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks and set aside.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients and yogurt to the butter mixture, alternating and mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites, followed by the raspberries.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Lemon Buttercream:

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, cream the butter and confectioner’s sugar until smooth. Gradually add lemon juice to achieve a spreadable consistency. Add a drop of yellow gel food coloring if desired for a festive touch.
  2. Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting between the layers, over the top, and around the sides. Garnish with additional raspberries or lemon zest for a beautiful holiday presentation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Kcal: 580 kcal per serving | Servings: 8

This Raspberry Lemon Bliss Cake is a festive showstopper, perfect for spreading holiday cheer. Each slice bursts with fruity and zesty flavors, making it a memorable dessert for your holiday table. Enjoy the blissful taste of the season! 🎄✨

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