Lemon Raspberry Velvet Cake

Lemon Raspberry Velvet Cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is a perfect combination of tangy lemon and sweet raspberry flavors, with a soft and velvety texture that will melt in your mouth. This recipe is easy to follow and will yield a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your guests.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup raspberry puree

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the raspberry puree.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.

For the frosting:

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
3. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix until well combined.
4. Fold in the raspberry puree.

To assemble the cake:

1. Place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate.
2. Spread a layer of frosting over the top of the cake layer.
3. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting.
4. Spread a layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
5. Decorate the cake with fresh raspberries and lemon zest, if desired.
This Lemon Raspberry Velvet Cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, wedding, or just a special treat for yourself. The tangy lemon and sweet raspberry flavors complement each other perfectly, and the soft and velvety texture of the cake is simply irresistible. This cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Dessert Cake
Main Ingredients: Lemon, Raspberry, Flour