Easy Raspberry Cake

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 pint fresh raspberry

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 in square baking pan with foil; extend foil 2 in over 2 opposite sides. With cooking spray. Flour foil and tap out excess.
  2. In a large bowl cream butter and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla, lemon juice and zest. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and beat until blended. Gently fold in raspberries, a rubber spatula works well.
  3. Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven and cool in pan 10 minutes. Lift cake from pan by foil and place on a rack to cool completely.
  5. Remove foil and place cake on a serving plate. Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh raspberries.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

701 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 103.1g 37% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 40.7g 81% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12505.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 403.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 119.8mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 234.3mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 19.6mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1661.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.4mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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