Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Lemon Raspberry Cake with Crumb Topping, a perfect balance of zesty lemon and sweet raspberries. This cake is not only visually stunning with its golden crumbly streusel topping, but it also delivers on taste, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ideal for family gatherings, birthday parties, or casual afternoon snacks, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a refreshing dessert experience. Your loved ones will surely be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 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
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2. In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- 5. Stir in lemon juice and zest gently until incorporated.
- 6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and top evenly with raspberries.
- 7. For the streusel topping, combine flour, sugar, lemon zest, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over raspberries.
- 8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg