Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Lemon Raspberry Cake with Crumb Topping. This stunning dessert features a moist and fluffy cake infused with zesty lemon and studded with fresh raspberries, all topped off with a crunchy crumb topping. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or simply as a sweet treat at home, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually impressive. Each bite offers a refreshing taste sensation that will leave your guests wanting more. Enjoy it plain or dress it up with whipped cream or a drizzle of lemon glaze for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (approximately 4–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in lemon juice and zest, then pour batter into prepared pan, layering fresh raspberries on top.
- Prepare the crumb topping by mixing all-purpose flour, sugar, lemon zest, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over raspberries.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg