Description
A delightful dessert that combines the tartness of fresh raspberries with a light and fluffy cake, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting of choice (e.g., cream cheese or buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, alternating with the milk until smooth.
- Fold in the raspberries gently using a spatula.
- Divide the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your choice of frosting and serve.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh raspberries. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: layer cake, raspberry dessert, celebration cake