Description
Indulge in the flavors of sunshine with this Easy Lemon Raspberry Cake with Crumb Topping! This delightful dessert beautifully marries the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of juicy raspberries, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With its light and moist texture paired with a crumbly topping, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, this simple recipe makes it easy to whip up something truly special. Enjoy it as a stand-alone dessert or pair it with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your 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 unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; slowly incorporate into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in lemon juice and zest gently.
- Pour batter into the springform pan, top with fresh raspberries evenly distributed, then sprinkle with crumb topping made from flour, sugar, lemon zest, and butter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until golden and set; cool before removing from pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg